Mainframe Cobol Developer (1427 views)

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Title                                    : Mainframe Cobol Developer

Location                             : Lincoln, NE

Rate                                    : DOE /If your experience and skills match call us immediately for submission

Duration                             : 24 Months

Interview Type                   : Skype or Phone

Job Type                            : C2C,C2H, W2

Experience                        : 7+ Years

Job Description:        

This position is for a Batch COBOL Application Developer/Senior for the State of Nebraska – MMIS System.  Under general direction, this position will be responsible for all phases of system development and maintenance including:

• Performing analysis and design of COBOL and IBM DB2 batch computer applications.
• Batch COBOL programming, debugging and testing.
• Programming complex SQL against relational databases.
• Ability to work directly with various levels of business and technical staff to determine sound technical solutions for business requirements.
• Providing support and problem solving for production and test issues for large, complex applications in constrained timeframes.
• Mentoring less experienced team members as needed.
• Managing small-to-medium projects or components of larger projects.
• Prioritizing and managing multiple tasks.

Required:

• Associate Degree in Data Processing or equivalent.
• At least 5 years full lifecycle software development experience with COBOL accessing DB2 databases in an IBM zOS mainframe environment, using checkpoint/restart techniques for batch applications. Software development experience must be current (within the last year) and must be in support of a large-scale, complex application system.
• At least 5 years experience with relational databases, including logical design, understanding of physical design components, and complex SQL accessing a large, complex application database (on the order of 700+ tables, 8000+ columns, 400+ relationships, 1 Billion + rows). Experience must be current (within the last year).
• Experience working as part of a large (40+) software development team using structured procedures and guidelines.
• Experience with oncall production support of a large, complex application including the ability to resolve problems in constrained timeframes.
• Experience with the following software support tools: TSO, Abend-Aid, File-Aid, QMF/SPUFI, Xpediter, IDCAMS, DB2 Load/Unload, Syncsort.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to gather and provide information effectively, regardless of audience.
• Strong collaborative skills, service oriented, and strong interpersonal skills with various levels of business and technical staff.
• Strong analytical skills that include working directly with business staff to determine sound technical solutions for business requirements.
• Strong organization, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 2 years experience as an applications developer with team responsible for the Nebraska State Child Support system (CHARTS) or a child support system for another state.
• Experience with IBM/DB2 database tools and UDB.
• Experience with DB2 Stored Procedures and triggers.
• Working knowledge of the following tools: Microsoft Office (Including Word, Excel, Visio, and Outlook) and Niku Clarity Workbench.
• At least 1 year managing small to medium projects or components of larger projects.

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Anil/Siva

Anil@Sohanit.com/Siva@sohanit.com

PH: 470-480-2407 EX 101/470-480-2412 EX 103

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