155414 Mainframe Cobol Programmer

Responsibilities

• Design and write programs and enhancements using COBOL, CICS, ADABAS, VSAM and IBM JCL.
• Contribute to the development of complex automated solutions and monitor the performance of applications.
• Complete unit and system test application changes to ensure quality of work.
• Review customer business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Write technical specifications and complex code, engage with business analysts and stakeholders to understand functional requirements and contribute to completion of functional specifications.
• Analyze, debug and resolve defects in applications.
• Adhere to software development standards and principles of mainframe batch and on-line processing.
• Troubleshoot issues that arise during nightly batch processing.
• Provide schedule and technical performance projections.
• Prepare detailed work/action plans, system problem resolutions and enhancements.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Cobol programming, CICS programming, VSAM, and ADABAS databases, IBM JCL.
• Knowledge of best practices in application operational support based in ITIL processes, IT SDLC methodologies, industry best practices in all facets of IT application development based in CMMI processes.
• Knowledge of design effective data processing systems.
• Knowledge of develop programs.
• Knowledge of project life cycle and tools.
• Knowledge of research and assessment methodologies.
• Knowledge of IT testing processes and IT audit procedures.
• Knowledge of using software testing tools.
• Knowledge of preparing flowcharts and workplans.

Skills

• Skill in problem solving and the communication of ideas and concepts.
• Skill in critical thinking processes and strategies.
• Skill in balancing the management of multiple responsibilities.
• Skill in writing and composition of complex issues and ideas.
• Skill in excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills.
• Skill in strong customer service skills.

Benefits

• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships inside and outside of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to apply creative solutions to business problems to ensure business needs are most effectively met.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and test emerging technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and develop in new programming languages, APIs and platforms.