COBOL Mainframe Programmer V - State of Wisconsin- IT

This developer position will provide application development and support for Department of

Children and Families (DCF) CARES related mainframe applications. This developer will work as

part of a team to develop and enhance mainframe applications using technologies such as

COBOL and DB2 databases to implement maintenance & enhancement mainframe functionality.

The Cobol Mainframe Programmer 5 (CMP5) will work on high profile mainframe application

projects within the Family and Economic Support Technical Services (FESTS) section. The

incumbent will maintain and develop online and batch application programs by reviewing,

analyzing, coding, testing and debugging application code. They will develop specifications,

diagrams, flowcharts and documentation. The CMP5 will analyze and develop programs using

COBOL, DB2, VSAM, and JCL for the new enhancements. The CMP5 will implement application

changes, enhancements and new applications and provide post implementation support.

This position requires a bachelor's degree in a related area and 8-10 years of experience in the

field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.

Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. While this position will

typically report to a project leader or manager, there will be an expectation of self-direction.

Knowledge of DCF programs, prior experience with the Wisconsin CARES system and familiarity

with State of Wisconsin application systems, procedures, and development standards is highly

preferred. Preference will be given to applicants with experience working with TANF or large

Health and Human Services systems.

Preference will be given to candidates who also have experience in C#.NET, XML, API, SQL

Server, Visual Studio, and Angular.

The candidate should have strong communication skills and should be a team player.

List any special qualifications & years of experience: (List any specific skills, software, or

requirements the position will require. Optional format below)

Project Details (project overview, who the contractor will work with, soft skills needed, etc.):

Qualification Desired Experience

Advanced Structured Analysis and Design for an online

and batch DB2/IMS/CICS/MVS/Cobol/JCL Mainframe

env

8 years

Structured Analysis and Design of Online and Batch

DB2/CICS/MVS COBOL Mainframe using SPUFI, SQL

8 years

Experience in Technical Writing and Documentation 8 years

Excellent oral and written communication skills 8 years

Application Development and Support of

IMS/CICS/DB2/COBOL/JCL Mainframe

8 years

Post production support on middle to large mainframe

applications

8 years

Analytical/problem solving skills 8 years

Familiarity with .NET/C#/SQL Server/API/Visual Studio 2 years

Top Skills:

Structured Analysis and Design for an online and batch DB2/IMS/CICS/MVS/Cobol/JCL Mainframe (8+ years)

Extensive experience in DB2 databases (8+ years)

Solid analytical and problem-solving experience (8+ years)

Project details:

This developer position will provide application development and support for Department of Children and Families (DCF) CARES related mainframe applications. This developer will work as part of a team to develop and enhance mainframe applications using technologies such as COBOL and DB2 databases to implement maintenance & enhancement mainframe functionality.

The Cobol Mainframe Programmer 5 (CMP5) will work on high profile mainframe application projects within the Family and Economic Support Technical Services (FESTS) section. The incumbent will maintain and develop online and batch application programs by reviewing, analyzing, coding, testing and debugging application code. They will develop specifications, diagrams, flowcharts and documentation. The CMP5 will analyze and develop programs using COBOL, DB2, VSAM, and JCL for the new enhancements. The CMP5 will implement application changes, enhancements and new applications and provide post implementation support.