Sr. COBOL CICS Developer

DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for a talented and highly effective Senior COBOL CICS Developer to join our development and support team. We are currently supporting, enhancing and maintaining the statewide SNAP/TANF Eligibility Determination system. The enhancements include use of latest technologies as needed to interface/integrate with other systems on different platforms and automation of current processes.

Technical Skill Set Requirements

·       20+ Years of Exp. Required- Enterprise System Programming experience in COBOL CICS utilizing ADABAS database. Experienced in troubleshooting complex SNAP and TANF eligibility determination systems in a Linux enviroment utilizing MicroFocus COBOL in enterprise developer. Ability to create new screens and functionality to integrate with legacy system.

·       6+ Years of Experience Required: Experience in the analysis, design, and programming of large or complex development projects on large-scale IBM Mainframe/Linux systems

·       6+ Years of Experience Required:Experience with automated eligibility determination

systems specifically SNAP and TANF Eligilibty, SNAP E&T, Benefits, Benefit Recovery

·       3+ Years of Exp. Required: Ability to provide subject matter expertise on Mainframe

CICS system architectures

·       6+ Years of Experience Required:Ability to provide recommendations regarding

enhancements to the systems and processes

·       6+ Years of Experience Required:Experience developing, maintaining, and updating

documentation for procedures, policies, and processes

·       6+ Years of Experience Required: Knowledge of SNAP and TANF eligibility and economic assistance policies and procedures, and current state and federal mandates as implemented or similar to those in MAVS, the Mississippi statewide eligibility determination

system.

·       6+ Years of Experience Required: Experience interpreting, designing and

implementing federal and state mandates in Linux systems such as MAVS.

Preferred:

• Strong oral and written communication, and time management skills.

• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.

• Ability to work independently but effectively with a team to accomplish team projects and   solve technical problems.

• Ability to conceive and/or develop creative solutions and possess strong problem-solving skills.

• Experience with SCRUM /Iteration methodologies.

• Experience with Jira Software.

• Ability to work on many projects at one time.

• Experience converting out dated technologies to new cutting edge technologies.