COBOL Mainframe Programmer -- Madison, WI(local only)

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

COBOL

Job Details

Title: COBOL Mainframe Programmer

Duration: Long term

Location: Madison, WI

Local Only

Brief Project Description

Detailed Job Description:

The DCF Child Care Child Welfare section is looking for a results oriented and adaptable individual with a "can do attitude' to provide application development and support for Department of Children and Families (DCF) CARES related mainframe applications. The ideal candidate will work as part of a team to develop and enhance mainframe applications using technologies such as COBOL and DB2 databases to implement maintenance & enhancement mainframe functionality.

This Cobol Mainframe Programmer 6 (CMP6) will work on high profile mainframe application projects within the Child Care Child Welfare (CCCW) section, maintain online and batch application programs by reviewing, analyzing, coding, testing, and debugging application code. They will develop specifications, diagrams, flowcharts and documentation. The CMP6 will analyze and develop programs using COBOL, DB2, XML, and JCL for the new enhancements. The CMP6 will implement application changes, enhancements and new applications and provide post implementation support. Knowledge on .NET, C#, SQL Server are nice-to-have skills.

This position requires a bachelor's degree in a related area and 10+ years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

The individual in this position will:

  • Be responsible for providing technical solutioning on complex eligibility application and its architecture.
  • Works closely with the project lead and management to understand and prioritize project tasks. Solves complex technical problems. Understands business objectives and problems.
  • Understand the requirements, analyze the system impact, develop process documents and flowcharts, design, code, unit/integration test and deploy using mainframe tools and technologies.
  • Collaborate with analysts, QA, and business users to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
  • Conduct code reviews and participate in unit and smoke testing.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, database models, and system architecture diagrams.
  • Provide post-production support and resolve system issues in a timely manner.
  • Ensure adherence to development standards, performance optimization, and security best practices.
  • Selected candidate must provide copies of any/all certifications as part of the hiring process.
    The candidate should have strong communication skills and should be a team player.

Top 3-4 desired skills required for the position:

  • Thorough understanding of Cobol mainframe development practices
  • Strong customer service and relationship management experience
  • In depth understanding of Structured Query Language

Qualification

Must Have/Nice to Have

Experience

Analysis and Design of Mainframe Applications

Must Have

10+ years

Analytical/problem solving skills

Must Have

10+ years

Advanced structured analysis, design, and application development for online and batch applications using COBOL/JCL/DB2/MVS Mainframe Systems: Using ChangeMan and CNTL-M

Must Have

10+ years

COBOL

Must Have

10+ years

JCL

Must Have

10+ years

Strong experience in writing complex SQLs/SPUFI using DB2

Must Have

10+ years

Postproduction support on middle to large mainframe applications

Must Have

5+ years

Experience in technical writing and documentation

Must Have

10+ years

Excel (MS)

Must Have

10+ years

Outlook

Must Have

10+ years

MS Office Products

Must Have

10+ years

Excellent organization, analytical, and oral and written communication skills

Must Have

10 years

User test, system test and user acceptance test plans

Must Have

10+ years

In-depth knowledge of system development life cycle deliverables for each phase of development

Must Have

10+ years

Requirements analysis

Must Have

5+ years

Work with customers to solve problems and support their needs

Must Have

10+ years

Web Environment - W2K web/applications servers, C#, DB2 Connect, SQL Server, ASP.Net Core, TypeScript, WebAPI or REST services

Nice to Have

3+ years

Business knowledge of state-run welfare program

Nice to Have

3+ Years

State of Wisconsin Privacy Regulations

Nice to Have

3+ years

Thanks,

veera | Business Development Manager |

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Enternet Business Systems Inc | Morganville, NJ 07751|
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