Overview
Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)
Skills
JCL
DB2
SQL
VSAM
CICS
and FTP. Responsibilities include production support
SIT/CAT environment refreshes
defect resolution
and application modernization analysis. Must be familiar with Agile/Scrum (VersionOne)
ServiceNow
and TSLC processes. Degree required (or 4 extra years of experience).
Job Details
No C2C/H1B/EAD - Since this is a government contract.
Please note that this is a 6-month contract position.
List of tasks to be performed:
• Analyze existing Mainframe COBOL, JCL, DB2, SQL, VSAM, CICS and FTP application objects documenting current processes ensuring the information is accurate and can be easily understood by the business owner so they can make decisions on modernizing that applications processes.
• Analyze existing Mainframe COBOL, JCL, DB2, SQL, VSAM, CICS and FTP application objects documenting current processes ensuring the information is accurate and can be easily understood by the business owner so they can make decisions on modernizing that applications processes.
• Refresh the Mainframe SIT and CAT application environments with Production data when requested.
• Execute the Mainframe SIT and CAT batch processing cycles when requested.
• Resolve any Mainframe SIT and CAT batch processing errors that occur.
• Apply business requested requirements to the Mainframe application COBOL, JCL, DB2, SQL, VSAM, CICS and FTP objects when requested.
• Resolve all defects deemed critical for production before implementing.
• Will ensure the Technology Solutions Life Cycle (TSLC) process is being followed having the Software Architect along with the Business Owner(s) review and approve the SIT and CAT results before migrating into the Production environment.
• Will ensure the Technology Solutions Life Cycle (TSLC) process is being followed having the Software Architect along with the Business Owner(s) review and approve the SIT and CAT results before migrating into the Production environment.
• Strong implementation background and ability to solution complex business requirements.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum processes and management tools (preferably VersionOne) and IT Service Management Systems (preferably ServiceNow).
• Update configuration diagrams and other documentation.
• Utilize an iterative development methodology and attend Agile ceremonies for all work done under this contract. The methodology must allow users to examine the validity and accuracy of the business requirements and to respond to the usability and performance of any new deployments or installs.
• Show a high level of competence in the operating environment.
• Acquires a thorough knowledge of the assigned systems and understands the business processes that support it.
• Provides on-call and after hours support as required to support the production systems.
• As directed by the Software Architect, effectively and proactively work with customers/end users of application(s) to ensure needs are being met / managed in a positive manner.
Additional Required Skills/Experience:
o A minimum of eight (8) to twelve (12) years’ relevant experience.
o A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is required. If the individual's degree is not in the applicable field then four additional years of related experience is required.
o Typically performs all functional duties independently.
o Note: Special credentials (licenses and/or certifications) may be required at the Task Order level on a case-specific basis."
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum processes and management tools (preferably VersionOne) and IT Service Management Systems (preferably ServiceNow).
• Update configuration diagrams and other documentation.
• Utilize an iterative development methodology and attend Agile ceremonies for all work done under this contract. The methodology must allow users to examine the validity and accuracy of the business requirements and to respond to the usability and performance of any new deployments or installs.
• Show a high level of competence in the operating environment.
• Acquires a thorough knowledge of the assigned systems and understands the business processes that support it.
• Provides on-call and after hours support as required to support the production systems.
• As directed by the Software Architect, effectively and proactively work with customers/end users of application(s) to ensure needs are being met / managed in a positive manner.
Additional Required Skills/Experience:
o A minimum of eight (8) to twelve (12) years’ relevant experience.
o A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is required. If the individual's degree is not in the applicable field then four additional years of related experience is required.
o Typically performs all functional duties independently.
o Note: Special credentials (licenses and/or certifications) may be required at the Task Order level on a case-specific basis."
Description:
Researches, designs, implements and manage software programs as well as testing and evaluating new programs. Resolves problems with software and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements. Writing and implementing efficient code. Develop quality assurance procedures and deploy software tools, processes and metrics. Works closely with other developers, UX designers, business and systems analysts. Acts as team leader on projects. Participates in development of software user manuals. Instructs, assigns, directs, and checks the work of other software developers on development team. Consults with engineering staff to evaluate software-hardware interfaces and develop specifications and performance requirements.
Researches, designs, implements and manage software programs as well as testing and evaluating new programs. Resolves problems with software and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements. Writing and implementing efficient code. Develop quality assurance procedures and deploy software tools, processes and metrics. Works closely with other developers, UX designers, business and systems analysts. Acts as team leader on projects. Participates in development of software user manuals. Instructs, assigns, directs, and checks the work of other software developers on development team. Consults with engineering staff to evaluate software-hardware interfaces and develop specifications and performance requirements.
Applicants must provide their phone number. Reference job number A4778.
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