Programmer Analyst - COBOL DB2

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The intent of this position is to support the increased conversion workload associated with existing clients as well as new converting clients.  This position will provide needed resources to help support delivery of the agreed upon file conversion work and to maintain the current level of service to the existing client base.
 

Daily duties include, but are not limited to the ability to perform technical analysis and to apply business and technical specifications to affect application change while adhering to standards and guidelines throughout the software development lifecycle.  Developer must be able to successfully analyze, code, unit and regression test a variety of application programs in both an Online (CICS) and Batch (MVS) environment.  Ability to document process changes.                                                                       

 

ANALYSIS - Programmer will be exposed to both Functional and Technical specifications and be able to code in current BETA programming standards.                                                                                                                                                                                             

CODING - utilize COBOL, DB2 and CICS in the current BETA environment.                                                                                          

TESTING - will learn to use current BETA tools including Platinum and Debug to verify project results.                     

DOCUMENTING - able to document programs and processes using current BETA tools including MS-Word, MS-Excel, etc.          

COMMUNICATION - able to provide status and project updates to Team Leader, Manager and PMO.                                                                         

SUPPORT - resolve abends and issues as needed on various applications.

Requirements Required skills:
 

Minimum  3 years mainframe experience using COBOL.

Proficient in DB2 , and Job Control Language are desired skills for this candidate.   Strong analytical and technical skills along with solid communication skills, both written and verbal, are required.  Ability to work within a structured project plan and complete tasks on time.
 
 
Desired skills: 

• Experience with TSO, CICS, Changeman, IBM dBug, Platinum, VISIO a plus.

 
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