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Mainframe Programmer Analyst Contractor
The candidate will participate in systems analysis, application architecture, systems design and development, database design, and applications programming. The position requires experience with IBM z/OS mainframe, and familiarity with all phases of the SDLC. The candidate will analyze and resolve production system problems and monitor production systems to ensure correct and efficient operation. Candidates should possess excellent problem solving, organizational and communication skills, and keep abreast with emerging technologies.
Contract Duration: 1 to 2 years (renewed annually).
ABOUT THE ROLE:
7+ years of experience in writing COBOL programs in a structured format in an IBM z/OS mainframe environment
Experience with IMS and/or DB2 databases
Experience with IBM AFP for forms
Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Endeavor or Panvalet
Experience with JCL
Key Responsibilities
- Designing, implementing and testing applications involving new features and functionality from functional requirements.
- Maintenance, support, design, development, and implementation of applications.
- Developing new and maintaining existing system interfaces.
- Database designing in DB2 and other relational databases.
- Developing new and maintaining existing Database ETL processes.
- Designing, implementing new and maintaining existing reports.
- Ability to work independently and in team environment.
- Help maintain code quality, CI (Continuous Integration), versioning with reusable and reliable code.
Skills and Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in writing COBOL programs in a structured format in an IBM z/OS mainframe environment
- Experience with IMS and/or DB2 databases
- Experience with IBM AFP for forms
- Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Endeavor or Panvalet
- Experience using TSO screens and the various options
- Knowledgeable in DFSORT and IBM utilities such as IEBCOPY, IEBGENER, IDCAMS, etc.
- Previous experience with ADF would be a plus
- Experience with JCL