Overview
On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Skills
COBOL
Database
FTP
Forms
IBM
IBM DB2
IBM Mainframe
IBM RPG
IBM iSeries
Interactive Voice Response
Interfaces
MVS
Migration
ODBC
SFTP
SMB
SQL
Server Message Block
Software Documentation
Software Security
VSE
Virtual Machines
Job Details
Senior Cobol Programmer
Onsite
Providence, RI
Client is seeking a COBOL programmer to support COBOL programming
requests, application interfaces, in addition, may be needed for administration support for the IBM iSeries
Power 9 (AS400) and IBM mainframe systems (using VSE, MVS, and VM).
APPLICATION PROGRAMMING SUPPORT
IBM Power 9 I Series (AS400) Systems Programming (System/36 and Native Mode)
Provide COBOL programming support; maintain and make updates on current applications. The
standard is primarily native COBOL, but there may be instances of limited RPG residing in the
systems.
(Shared Responsibility): Develop interfaces between DLT and other agencies. Establish and
support data transfers with ODBC, SFTP, GoAnywhere, Shared SharePoint files, IRS FIRE,
QLIK, SMB, FTP, etc. Support legacy IVR (currently screen scraping technology) from the
System/36 based system.
Develop forms using XL Print Paris Software and FormDocs and perform associated
programming requirements.
Develop and maintain application documentation.
Support application databases using DB2 (with multimember records) and SQL.
Leverage and utilize Spell/400, Surveyor, X-Analysis
(Shared Responsibility): Assist EOC operators with runtime errors to address programming
issues.
Configure, maintain, and document application security.
Provide technical expertise to implement best practices.
Assist in migration efforts to modernize the legacy applications.
Generate reports in response to user requirements.
Provide operational, status, and other reports as requested.
REQUIREMENTS
Extensive experience in the following areas is required:
COBOL
CICS
SQL Programming
Application interfaces
Database and database support
AS400 and mainframe support for the technology listed above
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