IT Cobol Developer (GA780576)
Job Description:
The RMA is looking for a skilled and experienced COBOL Mainframe Programmer/Developer. This role involves translating business requirements into robust programming solutions, maintaining and enhancing custom software, and providing production support.
The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the COBOL programming language, and JCL on IBM/DELL mainframe operating systems. This is a consulting position offering a challenging opportunity to contribute to critical projects and enhance your technical skills in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities:
1. Translate analysis and design documents, as well as specifications, into well-structured programs.
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Maintain and enhance custom developed software by modifying and testing user data entry screens, batch processing, reports, queries, and menus.
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Conduct thorough reviews of existing code, data, and business processes to support non-database functions.
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Execute test program changes, update test files, run tests, review results, and ensure the correctness of program changes based on provided requirements.
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Identify and correct data errors through application logic and develop data analysis/summary reports utilizing IBM and Microsoft tools.
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Assist with the conversion from COBOL application to web-based application.
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Prepare both program-level and user-level documentation to support the software development lifecycle.
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Enhance software to reduce operating time or improve efficiency, following organization guidelines and procedures for code management and deployment.
Required Experience/Skills:
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Minimum of 5 years' experience in COBOL development on Mainframe, JCL development and maintenance
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Proven experience with COBOL, DB2 , JCL, Control-M
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Solid understanding of the full software development life cycle, including design, development, integration testing, and deployment.
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Ability to troubleshoot, test, and debug computer software to produce required outcomes.
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Strong analytical skills to support non-database functions, correct data errors, and develop data analysis/summary reports.
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Experience in preparing comprehensive documentation for both program-level and user-level.
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Excellent communication skills to obtain user sign-off on all changes prior to moving to production.
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Capability to follow organization guidelines and procedures for checking out source code, migrating changes, etc.
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Commitment to enhancing software for improved efficiency and reduced operating time.
Java programing knowledge
2. AWS hands on experience
3. Postgres DB experience
4. Kofax