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Mainframe COBOL Programmer

ABCS, Inc.

Phoenix, AZ(remote)

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80–$85 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Temporary, Contractor, Full-time
SKILLS
Adabas, Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Best Practices, Business Analysis, Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), Cobol Programming Language, Communication Skills, Computer Programming, Customer Support/Service, Data Processing, Debugging Skills, Emerging Technology, IBM CICS (Customer Information Control System), IBM Product Family, IBM VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method), ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Identify Issues, Information Technology/Systems Audit, Interpersonal Skills, JCL (Job Control Language), Mainframe Computer, Operational Support, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Programming Languages, Project Lifecycle, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Assurance Software, Requirements Management, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Team Player, Testing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Phoenix, AZ
POSTED
23 days ago

Title: Mainframe COBOL Programmer
Duration: 1 year Contract
Location:  Fully Remote (Local Arizona only)
Pay Rate:  Upto $85/hr on W2 OR C2C OR 1099 (All inclusive / no benefits)

Job Description:

100% remote expect to pick up equipment and ID. Local only. Open to Tucson and Flagstaff.

• Design and write programs and enhancements using COBOL, CICS, ADABAS, VSAM and IBM JCL. Contribute to the development of complex automated solutions and monitoring the
performance of applications. Complete unit and system test application changes to ensure quality of work.
• Review customer business requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Write technical specifications and complex code, engage with business analysts and stakeholders to understand functional requirements and contribute to completion of functional specifications.
• Analyze, debug and resolve defects in applications.
• Adhere to software development standards and principles of mainframe batch and on-line processing.
Troubleshoot issues that arise during nightly batch processing.
• Provide schedule and technical performance projections. Prepare detailed work/action plans, system problem resolutions and enhancements

• Knowledge of Cobol programming, CICS programming, VSAM, and ADABAS databases, IBM JCL.
• Knowledge of best practices in application operational support based in ITIL processes, IT SDLC methodologies, industry best practices in all facets of IT application development based in CMMI processes.
• Knowledge of design effective data processing systems.
• Knowledge of develop programs.
• Knowledge of project life cycle and tools.
• Knowledge of research and assessment methodologies.
• Knowledge of IT testing processes and IT audit procedures.
• Knowledge of using software testing tools.
• Knowledge of preparing flowcharts and workplans.
• Skill in problem solving and the communication of ideas and concepts.
• Skill in critical thinking processes and strategies.
• Skill in balancing the management of multiple responsibilities.
• Skill in writing and composition of complex issues and ideas.
• Skill in excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills.
• Skill in strong customer service skills.
• Ability to demonstrate job commitment and caring.
• Ability to remain customer service focused.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and peers.
• Ability to demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams and across organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships inside and outside of the organization.
• Ability to demonstrated ability to apply creative solutions to business problems to ensure business needs are most effectively met.
• Ability to demonstrated ability to evaluate and test emerging technologies.
• Ability to demonstrated ability to quickly learn and develop in new programming languages, APIs and
platforms.

About the Company

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ABCS, Inc.