Cobol Developer

Description:
The client seeks a COBOL developer to support business needs. The programmer must have extensive experience developing the COBOL/CICS language.

Maintains and supports the integrity of a variety of operating system environments (i.e.. Windows, Linux, etc.) and various computer systems.

Duties include the following: administer, install, and troubleshoot issues; perform system maintenance tasks such as system back-up, recovery and file maintenance.; schedule, install, and test system software upgrades; configure software and resolve technical problems; monitor and maintain software licensing and maintenance agreements.

Required Skills:

Extensive experience in read and write COBOL programs.
Experience in reading and writing JCL.
Expertise in how to navigate around in TSO and how to use its various functionalities.
Must know the basics for using Microsoft Word and Excel.
Knowledge of Outlook is helpful.
Knowledge of the ChangeMan source handling software is very helpful.
Knowledge of VSAM file processing is very helpful. Knowledge of File-Aid is very helpful.
Works on high-visibility, or mission critical aspects of a given program, and performs all functional duties independently.
Oversees the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.

Required Qualifications:

10+ years' expensive experience developing/programming in COBOL/CICS.
Experience with the following:
o JCL/PROCS
o IMS DB
o UTILITIES IBM/others (SORT, IEBGENER, etc.)
o Control statements
o File structures:
VSAM
DB2
ORACLE
o TSO/SPF
o Debug skills ABEND-AID (or others)
o SQL, PL/SQL

Preferred Qualifications:
Web Services experience
Strong written and verbal communication
Proven ability to work independently and as a team member
Software Development Lifecycle experience (Waterfall or Agile)

Education Requirements:

A minimum of thirteen (13) to twenty (20) years' relevant experience.
A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is preferred. four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a college degree is required. If the individual's degree is not in the applicable field then four additional years of related experience is required.