COBOL Developer

Job Title: COBOL Developer
Duration: 12+ Months
Location: Remote

Description:
Researches, designs, implement 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 the development team. Consults with engineering staff to evaluate software-hardware interfaces and develop specifications and performance requirements.

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 application s 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.
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.
Acquire thorough knowledge of the assigned systems and understand the business processes that support them.
Provide 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.

About IDEXCEL, INC
Idexcel is an IT services organization, with a mission to bring great people and great organizations together. Our diverse client base represents a wide range of industries, including technology, telecom, insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, banking & financial services, food & commodities trading and federal organizations. Our teams of experienced recruiters directly work with client companies seeking exceptional people to help with their business initiatives. Idexcel, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.