W2 Role || COBOL Mainframe Programmer -VI

This Cobol Mainframe Programmer 6 (CMP6) will work on high profile mainframe application projects within the Child Care Child Welfare (CCCW) section, maintaining 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 field 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 applications 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 impact of the system, 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.
• The 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.

  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, Web API 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

  Top Required Skills:

  • Thorough understanding of Cobol mainframe development practices (10 + years)
  • In depth understanding of Structured Query Language (10+ years)
  • Strong customer service and relationship management experience

  Interview Process:

  • Phone and web-based interviews will be acceptable.
  • However, an in-person interview may be required.
  • Interviews will be set up shortly after the posting close date.
  • MUST provide three (3) business references for the interview. (One reference must be a supervisory level.)
    
• 1. ALL candidates must be located within the United States. ALL contact information must also be domestic. Absolutely no work outside of the US is allowed.
  2. Selected candidate will not be assigned specific work-space however, may be required to report in person as needed with minimal notice.
  3. An in-person interview may be required before a final hire is made. The hiring manager has discretion to allow phone or video interviews at any point during the process.
  4. Please provide three (3) business references for the interview.
  5. The selected candidate will be required to sign all onboarding documents as part of the onboarding process. Candidate will also be required to complete any security training as directed by the division, department, or agency.
  6. The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and any fingerprinting as required by the position.
  7. This position is budgeted for 1960 hours annually. Hours will be prorated in the first year based on start date.
  8. DCF does not sponsor work visas, either at the time of hire or at any later date
  9. Suppliers must disclose any/all levels of sub-contracting and their respective supplier s name(s).
  10. The selected candidate must provide copies of any/all certifications as part of the hiring process.

  Please note the qualifications for this position per the contract:

  It requires a bachelor's degree in the area of specialty and 10 or more years of experience in the field or in a related area. Demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. May provide consultation on complex projects and is considered to be the top-level contributor/specialist. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.