Mainframe Program Manager (Remote)

Contract

Skills:

Cobol - 6 + Years

DB2 Administration - 6 + Years

Mainframe CICS - 6 + Years

Job Description and Requirements:

• Perform requirement analysis and engineering tasks for the ACAS domain, converting business needs into detailed technical specifications that support our claims processing workflows, ensuring high-performance, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Design, develop, test, and debug mainframe applications, often involving COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2, and CICS.
• Create technical documentation to support mainframe development.
• Write and maintain code for existing applications, ensuring adherence to quality standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., business analysts, QA, project managers) to ensure successful project delivery.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to offsite leads/developers. Coordinate daily activities between the onsite team and offshore development teams.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for technical and functional issues.
• Optimize mainframe programs for performance and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues and bugs.
• Participate in and conduct code reviews to ensure quality and maintainability.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and production deployment activities.
• Proficiency in Mainframe COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM and CICS.
• In-depth knowledge of IBM mainframe tools for development, debugging, and system management, such as z/OS, ISPF, TSO, File-aid and SCM is required.
• Good understanding of Mainframe code migration from development to a production environment, which involves Package creation, code promotion to Test, QA and PROD regions. Good knowledge in Post-Installation Verification and Backout strategies.
• Experience in healthcare claims and their associated systems is crucial for understanding the complex claims processing workflow.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and debugging skills to resolve complex technical issues and bugs.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies

Mandatory skills (must be showcased on resume): COBOL, DB2 and CICS

Years of Experience: 14.00 Years