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COBOL Mainframe Programmer VI (SQL
Strong customer service & relationship management
Job Details
Description:
WISCONSIN ONLY POSTING:
POSTING IS FOR WISCONSIN BASED CANDIDATES ONLY (OR THOSE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO WISCONSIN WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE START DATE). Candidates that are NOT located IN WISCONSIN or NOT willing TO RELOCATE within that timeframe will NOT be considered and should not be submitted. ALL WORK MUST BE DONE IN WISCONSIN
POSTING IS FOR WISCONSIN BASED CANDIDATES ONLY (OR THOSE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO WISCONSIN WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE START DATE). Candidates that are NOT located IN WISCONSIN or NOT willing TO RELOCATE within that timeframe will NOT be considered and should not be submitted. ALL WORK MUST BE DONE IN WISCONSIN
The client is looking for ONE (1) COBOL Mainframe Programmer VI
Will close to submissions on 8/5/2025 at 4:00PM CST.
Top 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 NOTES: PLEASE NOTE: A real-time screenshot photo of the candidate MUST be uploaded to candidate's bid upon confirming the interview. Please see "DCF Realtime Photo Requirement & Instructions" document in the Attachments section of this posting for details.
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.)
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.)
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Candidate MUST be physically located in the United States. International candidates/phone numbers will not be accepted.
Candidate must follow ALL DCF work rules
Candidate must be available to perform all work during the Central Standard Time (CST) business hours 9:00 am 3 pm (or CST hours as defined by the hiring manager)
Candidate will be required to provide their own equipment for this position (See job description for required specifications.)
Candidate MUST be physically located in the United States. International candidates/phone numbers will not be accepted.
Candidate must follow ALL DCF work rules
Candidate must be available to perform all work during the Central Standard Time (CST) business hours 9:00 am 3 pm (or CST hours as defined by the hiring manager)
Candidate will be required to provide their own equipment for this position (See job description for required specifications.)
Interview process: via Zoom/Teams
Duration: 6/30/2026, with the potential to extend for an additional term(s)
Candidate MUST be a WI resident or willing to relocate to WI prior to starting the role at their own expense. Local candidates preferred. This position is currently remote. However, position status is subject to change. (90% remote 10% onsite as needed) Onsite work is not likely, but candidate should be prepared to come onsite if required.
Project details: This Cobol Mainframe Programmer 6 (CMP6) will work on high profile mainframe application projects within the Child Care Child Welfare (CCCW) section, maintain 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.
Detailed Job Description:
The client is looking for a results oriented and adaptable individual with a 'can do attitude' to provide application development and support for Department of Children and Families (DCF) CARES related mainframe applications. The ideal candidate will work as part of a team to develop and enhance mainframe applications using technologies such as COBOL and DB2 databases to implement maintenance & enhancement mainframe functionality.
This Cobol Mainframe Programmer 6 (CMP6) will work on high profile mainframe application
projects within the Child Care Child Welfare (CCCW) section, maintain 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 the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
projects within the Child Care Child Welfare (CCCW) section, maintain 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 the field's 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 application 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 system impact, 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.
- 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.
List any special qualifications & years of experience:
| Qualification | Must Have/Nice to Have | Experience |
| Analysis and Design of Mainframe Applications | Must Have | 1 O+ years |
| Analytical/problem solving skills | Must Have | 1 O+ 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 | 1 O+ years |
| COBOL | Must Have | 1 O+ years |
| JCL | Must Have | 1 O+ years |
| Strong experience in writing complex SQLs/SPUFl using DB2 | Must Have | 1 O+ years |
| Postproduction support on middle to large mainframe applications | Must Have | 5+ years |
| Experience in technical writing and documentation | Must Have | 1 0 + years |
| Excel (MS) | Must Have | 1 O+ years |
| Outlook | Must Have | 1 O+ years |
| MS Office Products | Must Have | 1 O+ 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 | 1 O+ years |
| In-depth knowledge of system development life cycle deliverables for each phase of development | Must Have | 1 O+ years |
| Requirements analysis | Must Have | 5+ years |
| Work with customers to solve problems and support their needs | Must Have | 1 O+ years |
| Web Environment - W2K web/applications servers, DB2 Connect, SQL Serve% ASP.Net core, TypeScript, WebAPl 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 |
Please note the qualifications for this position per the contract:
Requires a bachelor's degree in 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.
Pay rate: $/hr on W2.
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