Mainframe Programmer Analyst

Primary Responsibilities

Under the direction of the technical lead, work in a techno-functional capacity with a strong understanding of business processes, mainframe programming (COBOL), and relational databases to design, program, and assist in determining impact of change to programs and systems. Shall also review and analyze program specifications to determine the effort needed to make changes. The programmer analyst shall also be On-Call for overnight and weekend Payroll and Pension Payroll processes.

Preferred Skills

- Strong experience as a senior mainframe (COBOL, JCL, IMS) programmer - Strong experience with RMDS/EXPEDITE, File-Aid for IMS - Strong experience design/programming and architecture in a mainframe environment - Strong production coverage and troubleshooting experience - Strong knowledge of systems development lifecycle methodologies - Experience working with enterprise wide, large-scale implementations - Knowledge of the City's legacy payroll management system - Knowledge of the City's personnel processing - Knowledge of the City's timekeeping processing - Excellent communication skills (oral and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills

Benefits

The City of New York offers a comprehensive set of benefits and programs to employees, including health insurance, pension plan, Deferred Compensation Plan (with 457, 401K and Roth IRA options), pre-tax Commuter Benefit program, pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts programs and more. Additional benefits such as prescription drug coverage, dental benefits, vision care benefits and more are also available through District Council 37 – Local 2627, the union that represents employees in this title.

To Apply

Applicants may visit the Jobs NYC website: www.nyc.gov/jobs and apply to Job ID: 783081. While all complete applications will be given consideration, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Hours/Shift

35 hours weekly/weekend on-call for Payroll and Pension Payroll processes.

Work Location

5 Manhattan West, NY, NY