Application Technical Specialist (Unix Administrator / DCR or COBOL Programmer)

We have a team of experienced recruiters who know the IT industry inside and out, and we work with you every step of the way to ensure a smooth and successful transition. We are looking for an Application Technical Specialist (Unix Administrator / DCR or COBOL Programmer) to support and maintain mission-critical processing systems.

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Application Technical Specialist (Unix Administrator / DCR or COBOL Programmer Position Description

We are seeking an Application Technical Specialist (Unix Administrator / DCR or COBOL Programmer to join our team. The selected candidate will work a hybrid schedule consisting of three (3) days each week onsite in Trenton, NJ and two (2) days each week remotely.

Job Description:
We are looking for an Application Technical Specialist (Unix Administrator / DCR or COBOL Programmer) to support and maintain mission-critical processing systems. This position will support legacy DCR applications running on SCO Unix environments.

What You'll Do:

• Support and maintain legacy DCR applications operating on SCO Unix platforms
• Provide administration and support for SCO UnixWare environments
• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot Unix shell scripts used in batch processing operations
• Monitor and support mission-critical processing systems in production environments
• Perform flat-file processing and manage scheduled batch jobs
• Debug, analyze, and reverse engineer legacy code with limited or outdated documentation
• Collaborate with business users, developers, and technical teams to resolve application issues and implement enhancements
• Evaluate system modifications and recommend improvements to application functionality and performance
• Identify and implement best practices, standards, and process improvements to ensure high-quality service delivery
• Coordinate development and support activities as needed across application teams
• Create and maintain technical documentation relating to application functionality, support procedures, and system changes
• Participate in incident resolution, root cause analysis, and ongoing production support activities

What You'll Nee d:
Required:

• 5+ years of overall application development experience
• 3+ years of experience with DCR programming language
• 3+ years of SCO UnixWare administration experience
• 3+ years of Unix Shell Scripting experience
• 3+ years of production support experience for legacy business applications
• Experience supporting legacy DCR applications on SCO Unix
• Experience with flat-file processing and batch job management
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and debugging capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with both technical and business stakeholders

Preferred:

• 2+ years of experience with legacy procedural programming languages such as COBOL, RPG, or C
• Experience debugging and reverse engineering legacy applications with limited documentation
• Experience with flat-file processing environments
• Advanced skills in technologies such as SharePoint, SAP, Curam, ServiceNow, HL7, or PEGA
• Experience supporting large-scale government or enterprise-level business applications

Physical Demands:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationery most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

*** Please note that any false information on your resume or application could lead to the offer being withdrawn or even termination after hire.***