COBOL System Programmer

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

COBOL
JCL
SYSLMOD libraries
VSAM
File-AID
Xpdediter
Abend-AID

Job Details

We're seeking for a COBOL System Programmer for our direct client. Please review the below job Description and revert with your interest for the same.

 

Job Details:

Position: COBOL System Programmer
REMOTE

Duration: 12 months or longer

Project: Research all components of obsolete vendor package that is embedded in a customer written COBOL application and then build out the vendor package in a separate test environment.

  1. COBOL proficiency
  2. JCL: read, modify, trace job flows
  3. Research job/application programs/modules via batch jobs, online STCs, JCL analysis (SYSLMOD libraries, files, load modules), and source code
  4. VSAM processing expertise
  5. File-AID, Xpdediter, Abend-AID (must be able to resolve system abends when testing); be able to explain and understand common abend codes and ability to research obscure ones
  6. Code comparison and differences analysis: Identify which parts of codebase are vendor code and which are not
  7. Be able to learn all aspects of how vendor code integrates with in-house systems for file processing, job interaction, and screen processing
  8. Understanding of the differences between batch and on-line processing and behaviors
  9. Ability to build flowcharts, system maps, and interdependencies across modules in the in-house system
  10. Must be able to work independently to develop overall plan
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