COBOL Developer
Posted 5 days ago by 1753860367
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The role is for a part-time COBOL Developer with extensive experience in mainframe technologies, specifically DB2, Java, and CICS z/OS. The position involves software system development, maintenance, and support for financial systems, requiring strong analytical and communication skills. The contractor will also be responsible for quality assurance, documentation, and knowledge transfer related to system functions. This is a remote position based in Salem, OR, with a duration of 12 months.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform software system development related to enhancements, maintenance, and upgrades.
- Provide software and system support for break/fix and bug repair.
- Develop maintenance documentation for coding and break/fix resolution.
- Provide quality assurance and testing of code.
- Provide knowledge transfer to appropriate personnel related to system functions and changes implemented.
- Strong analysis, as well as oral and written communication skills.
- Must have experience with CA Scheduler.
- Must be proficient with maintenance and manipulation of VSAM data.
- Must know DB2 for z/OS and provide input related to project work involving DB2 z/OS databases.
- Must have experience as a programmer in COBOL and be experienced in upgrading COBOL versions.
- Must be familiar with programming with JAVA on the mainframe.
- Must have experience with CICS for maintenance and updates to pre-existing environments.
- Must have experience with Easytrieve reporting software and manipulate data connecting to DB2 and PSDs.
- Must be comfortable working with version control in PanValet.
- Must be familiar with REXX development on the mainframe.
Key Skills:
- Expertise in Database Data Analysis (10+ Years)
- Advanced knowledge of DB2 (7-9 Years)
- Advanced proficiency in COBOL (7-9 Years)
- Proficient in Java on the mainframe (4-6 Years)
- Advanced experience with Easytrieve connecting to DB2 (7-9 Years)
- Advanced knowledge of IBM CICS z/OS (7-9 Years)
- Advanced experience with PanValet (7-9 Years)
- Advanced proficiency in REXX on mainframe (7-9 Years)
- Advanced skills in Schema changes for DB2 z/OS (7-9 Years)
- Advanced skills in Sort, SyncSort, ICETOOL (7-9 Years)
- Expert communication skills (10+ Years)
- Advanced skills in Integration planning and strategy (7-9 Years)
- Expert learning ability (10+ Years)
- Expertise in Microsoft Office (10+ Years)
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job ID: OR-B36991W116
Part-time/Remote/Local COBOL Developer (15+) with DB2, Java, Easytrieve, CICS z/OS, PanValet, REXX, Sort/SyncSort/ICETOOL experience
Location: Salem, OR (ODOT)
Duration: 12 months
Skills:
Skills Database Data Analysis Expert (10+ Years) Yes
Skills Database DB2 Advanced (7-9 Years) Yes
Skills Languages COBOL Advanced (7-9 Years) Yes
Skills Others Java on the mainframe Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes
Skills Others Easytrieve connecting to DB2 Advanced (7-9 Years) Yes
Skills Others IBM CICS z/OS Advanced (7-9 Years) Yes
Skills Others PanValet Advanced (7-9 Years) Yes
Skills Others REXX on mainframe Advanced (7-9 Years) Yes
Skills Others Schema changes for DB2 z/OS Advanced (7-9 Years) Yes
Skills Others Sort, SyncSort, ICETOOL Advanced (7-9 Years) Yes
Skills Others Communication skills both verbal and written Expert (10+ Years) Yes
Skills Others Integration planning and strategy Advanced (7-9 Years) Yes
Skills Others Learning ability Expert (10+ Years) Yes
Skills Tools MicrosoftOffice Expert (10+ Years) Yes
Description:
Computer systems specialists provide technical guidance for the development and troubleshooting of computer systems. They identify system data, hardware or software components required to meet user needs. They also develop guidelines for implementing secure systems to customers or installation teams. May require a bachelor s degree in a related area with at least at least 6 years or equivalent experience in the field or in a related area.
THIS IS PART TIME FOR 1 YEAR SCHEDULE WILL BE DETERMINED WHEN SELECTED
The agency requires a mainframe developer who has at least three (3) years of experience with the operations and maintenance of financial systems.
The Contractor shall:
Perform software system development related to enhancements, maintenance, and upgrades.
Provide software and system support for break/fix and bug repair.
Develop maintenance documentation for coding and break/fix resolution.
Provide quality assurance and testing of code.
Provide knowledge transfer to appropriate personnel related to system functions and changes implemented.
Strong analysis, as well as oral and written communication, skills
Must have experience with CA Scheduler
Must be proficient with maintenance and manipulation of VSAM data
Must know DB2 for z/OS and be able to provide input as it relates to project work involving DB2 z/OS databases
Must have experience as a programmer in COBOL and be experienced in upgrading COBOL versions, including accounting for compiler changes and updates.
Must be familiar with programming with JAVA on the mainframe
Must have experience with CICS and how to work within the environment for maintenance and updates to pre-existing environments
Must have experience with Easytrieve reporting software and be able to manipulate data connecting to DB2 and PSDs
Must be comfortable working with version control in PanValet
Must be familiar with REXX development on the mainframe.