HM Note: This hybrid contract role is five (5) days in office. Candidates resumes must include first and last name.
Description
Scope
- Client requires a Programmer/Developer L3 with 5-9 years of application development and support experience in IMS DB/DC Mainframe Express (PC environment) using Enterprise COBOL for ZOS BTS JCL and CLIST to work with the OPGT on their Trust Account Management system known as PGTAMS.
- The primary objective of this project is to assist in the support and enhancements to the functionality of the Trust Account Management system.
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Assignment Deliverables
- Provide Cobol-based PGTAMS application support for the users on an ongoing basis
- Support maintain and enhance the Trust Accounts Management System (PGTAMS) including required testing
- Perform required analysis; business requirements prepare functional specifications and detail designs
- Write or change maintain and unit test programs in IMS DB/DC Mainframe Express (PC environment) using Enterprise COBOL for ZOS BTS JCL and CLIST following existing standards.
- Provide support for Easytrieve processes
- Write or change maintain and unit test programs for conversion and Integration (between the mainframe and application servers using tools such as Connect Direct HIS and IMS connect) following existing standards.
- Promote programs from development to system test. System test online and batch programs. All work must follow existing standards.
- Provide support in the development and amp; production and nbsp; and nbsp;environments.
- Ensure all work completed in compliance of the OPGTs system development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Prepare specifications and document all modifications and enhancements made following existing standards.
- Completed assigned project work within the timeframes set out in the project plans On-call support for PGTAMS and nbsp;
- Respond to after hour system abends and provide immediate resolution to enable the daily batch process to complete successfully by 4:00 am
- Perform daily verification of the previous business days batch process and print reports Add on-request jobs to the Ad-hoc process
- Perform other functions related to the project as required under the direction of the Manager of Technology Services.
Skills
Experience and Skillset Requirements
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Mandatory Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years knowledge of experience with and proven skills (within the last 9 years) developing and supporting applications in IMS DB/DC Mainframe Express (PC environment) using Enterprise COBOL for ZOS BTS JCL and CLIST
Desired Skills and Experience
- Experience with the following:
- z/OS
- MVS IMS-DB/DC (utilizing OS JCL and TSO)
- Easytrieve
- Databases
- IMS
- Enterprise COBOL; PL1
- Design and amp; Development Tools
- Microfocus
- IBM Mainframe Development Tools
- Networks
- TCP/IP
- FTP and amp; TCP3270
- Middleware and Software
- IMS Connect
- Connect direct
- Host Integration Services (HIS)
- Excellent analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly developed interpersonal skills
- A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
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Resumes Evaluation/Criteria:
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Criteria 1: Technical Skill and Expertise - 40 Points
- A minimum of 5 years knowledge of experience with and proven skills (within the last 9 years) developing and supporting Mainframe COBOL applications in IMS DB/DC in the z/ OS environment.
- Must have similar knowledge and experience with TSO (Time Sharing Option) JCL BTS and CLIST.
- Familiarity with IMS Connect Host Integration Services (HIS) TCP/IP and Easytrieve are also essential.
- Must have experience and proven skills with IMS-DB/DC Enterprise COBOL; PL1 z/OS an MVS TSO (JCL CLIST BTS)
Criteria 2: Business Applications - 35 Points
- Knowledge and proven experience with:
- Trust Accounting Systems using double entry accounting practices
- Other Financial Applications (Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable General Ledger and Investment Management)
- Case Management Applications
- Integration business applications on multi-platforms
Criteria 3: and nbsp;Analytical and Communication Skills - 20 Points
- Excellent analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
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Criteria 4: and nbsp;Public Sector Experience - 5 Points
- Previous experience working in the public sector
Knowledge Transfer and nbsp;
What needs to be KT
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To whom
- Project Manager / Team members
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When
- 1:1 meetings / team meetings / documentation on SharePoint site throughout the duration of the project life cycle etc.
Mandatory Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years knowledge of experience with and proven skills (within the last 9 years) developing and supporting applications in IMS DB/DC Mainframe Express (PC environment) using Enterprise COBOL for ZOS BTS JCL and CLIST
- Must have similar knowledge and experience with TSO (Time Sharing Option) JCL BTS and CLIST.
- Familiarity with IMS Connect Host Integration Services (HIS) TCP/IP and Easytrieve are also essential.
- Knowledge and proven experience with:
- Trust Accounting Systems using double entry accounting practices
- Other Financial Applications (Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable General Ledger and Investment Management)
- Case Management Applications
- Integration business applications on multi-platforms
Nice-to-Have Requirements
Experience with the following:
z/OS
MVS IMS-DB/DC (utilizing OS JCL and TSO)
Easytrieve
Databases
IMS
Enterprise COBOL; PL1
Design and amp; Development Tools
Microfocus
IBM Mainframe Development Tools
Networks
TCP/IP
FTP and amp; TCP3270
Middleware and Software
IMS Connect
Connect direct
Host Integration Services (HIS)