Our government client is looking for experienced Mainframe COBOL Developer on a remote 9+ months renewable contract opportunity in Columbia, SC.
Role: Mainframe COBOL Developer
SCOPE OF THE PROJECT:
This project includes backfill on production systems, potentially working on smaller short-term projects and includes working with customers, development staff, operational staff and QA staff
DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work collaboratively with the Medicaid Services MMIS and MEDS Teams to make coding changes to Cobol and Ads programs using an IDMS Network Database or IDMS Relational Database, Technical and design specifications. Debug, unit test, and integration test coding changes. Support Quality Assurance staff during QA, User Acceptance, and External Testing by making needed coding changes. Communicate effectively in both written and spoken communication. work collaboratively with Clemson staff and other contracted staff. Perform On-Call duties on a rotational basis.
REQUIRED SKILLS (RANKED IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
• 10+ years of experience with Mainframe
• 10+ years of experience with MVS COBOL
• 10+ years of experience with JCL
• 10+ years of experience with IDMS/Network
• 10+ years of experience with DB2
• 7+ years of experience with CA- ADS
• 5+ years of experience with Changeman
• 5+ years of experience with CICS
• 5+ years of experience with VSAM
SOFT SKILLS REQUIRED:
Effective Communication Skills (written and oral), Adaptability, Flexibility, Self-motivation, Problem Solving, Analytical Thinking, Time Management, Ability to work effectively in a stressful environment.
PREFERRED SKILLS (RANKED IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
• Sas
• File-aid
• Medicaid or Medicare Claims processing
• MQ
• Endevor
• Xpeditor
Preferred Qualifications:
• A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in project management, preferably in a government or enterprise environment.
• Experience leading application migration projects for government agencies.
• Experience leading complex projects in the field of information technology.
• Experience working with state agencies, especially those within South Carolina.
• Knowledge of state government procurement and fiscal policies.
• Experience with contract negotiation and vendor management.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience
About Vector:
Vector Consulting, Inc., (Headquartered in Atlanta) is an IT Talent Acquisition Solutions firm committed to delivering results. Since our founding in 1990, we have been partnering with our customers, understanding their business, and developing solutions with a commitment to quality, reliability and value. Our continuing growth has been and continues to be built around successful relationships that are based on our organization''s operating philosophy and commitment to ** People, Partnerships, Purpose and Performance - THE VECTOR WAY
“Celebrating 30 years of service.”
#LI-SP1
Never miss an opportunity! Create an alert based on the job you applied for.
