Client is seeking a skilled and experienced consultant to gather reporting requirements, write report specs and develop WebFOCUS reports in the 8.2 environment for the Report Conversion Project as well as other possible web applications.
Complete Description:
TheFOCWebFOCUS consultant will be responsible for evaluating and documenting the logic/specification of existing reports, as well as designing, developing, testing, troubleshooting and implementing enhancements to new and current reports. The incumbent is also responsible for analyzing and defining data mapping requirements working with the business analysts, data architects in establishing the proper data sources. The consultant must have abroad range of skills and technologies of mainframe FOCUS, JCL, WebFOCUS, HTML and technologies used in reporting.
This is a professional level non-supervisory position which will require coordination of programming activities being conducted by the Team Lead in association within the existing structure, rules and guidelines of the Administrative Office. They will confer with other business and technical personnel.
Qualifications:
They must be able to compare actual project procedures to the specified standards and procedures.
They should be able to demonstrate expertise with the most recent and relevant mainframe processes.
They must have excellent communication skills and possess the ability to collaborate with internal and external groups including vendors.
Skills:
- 7 years working with WebFOCUS product and currently working with version 8.2
- Using AppStudio
- Using WebFOCUS lnfoAssist+
- User Interface Design / HTML
- Experience in creating a User Interface with both HTML and Responsive Technology.
- Coding WebFOCUS reports natively anddeveloping reports using App Studio
- Coding DB2, SQL and stored procedures is a plus
- Should have a working knowledge of WebFocus 8.2 reporting needs and requirements
- JCL Procedures, ISPF commands and FOCUS for mainframe
- OOD, UML Design
- JavaScript / CSS
- Business and System Analysis
- Report Development Skills
The ideal candidate can:
- Demonstrate expertise in teaching, conveying technical and or functional coursesand concepts.
- Identify improvements to project standards to achieve high quality services and products.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze user requirements for conversion of mainframe FOCUS reports to WebFocus including appropriate test scenarios.
- Identify and document report defects
- Communicate clearly and effectively in written and spoken English
- Work independently and as a member of a team