Job Title: COBOL developer Location: REMOTE
Description:
The client seeks a COBOL developer to support business needs. The programmer must have extensive experience developing the COBOL/CICS language.
Maintains and supports the integrity of a variety of operating system environments (i.e.. Windows, Linux, etc.) and various computer systems.
Duties include the following: administer, install, and troubleshoot issues; perform system maintenance tasks such as system back-up, recovery and file maintenance.; schedule, install, and test system software upgrades; configure software and resolve technical problems; monitor and maintain software licensing and maintenance agreements.
Required Skills:
Extensive experience in read and write COBOL programs.
Experience in reading and writing JCL.
Expertise in how to navigate around in TSO and how to use its various functionalities.
Must know the basics for using Microsoft Word and Excel.
Knowledge of Outlook is helpful.
Knowledge of the ChangeMan source handling software is very helpful.
Knowledge of VSAM file processing is very helpful. Knowledge of File-Aid is very helpful.
Works on high-visibility, or mission critical aspects of a given program, and performs all functional duties independently.
Oversees the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.
Required Qualifications:
10+ years expensive experience developing/programming in COBOL/CICS.
Experience with the following:
o JCL/PROCS
o IMS DB
o UTILITIES IBM/others (SORT, IEBGENER, etc.)
o Control statements
o File structures:
VSAM
DB2
ORACLE
o TSO/SPF
o Debug skills ABEND-AID (or others)
o SQL, PL/SQL
Preferred Qualifications:
Web Services experience
Strong written and verbal communication
Proven ability to work independently and as a team member
Software Development Lifecycle experience (Waterfall or Agile)
Education Requirements:
A minimum of thirteen (13) to twenty (20) years relevant experience.
A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is preferred. four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a college degree is required. If the individual s degree is not in the applicable field then four additional years of related experience is required.
Additional Provisions:
Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check.
Candidates must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)
All overtime must be pre-approved in writing by the client manager or his/her designated representative.
Agency will not be reimbursed for overtime charges without previous written authorization. Authorized overtime will be reimbursed at straight time.
The enforced dress code is business casual, i.e. collared shirt with slacks for men, no skirts above the knee for women.
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