Mainframe Developer

Job Description:

They need someone who is strong in defining and debugging stored procedures managing batch files and has hands-on experience with Db2.

Responsibilities

• Provides day to day support ad-hoc requests and maintenance of designated software and systems.
• Handles complex application features and technical designs.
• Assists in accomplishing of technical departmental goals and objectives.
• Responsible for the analysis of project requirements design and the development of technical specifications.
• Develops tests debugs and implements code for existing and/or proposed business applications.
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks of varying complexities and work independently in a dynamic (changing) environment.
• Able to lead a project and/or set of assignments take ownership and operate with minimum supervision and guidance.
• Responsible for all procedural and code documentation on assigned projects.
• May perform the role of Lead/Project Coordinator for projects with limited scope/duration.
• Excellent understanding of the entire project life cycle.
• Works with Business Users and other leads to transform business requirements into functional specifications / application implementation requirements.
• Actively participates in the development process Quality Assurance cycle and implementation to ensure that standards have been followed.
• Provides first time Implementation coverage & Support for applicable PSE & Production mainframe code changes.
• May participate in Production Incident Management calls for supported Application.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience coding and debugging Mainframe Platforms.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of COBOL SQL coding CICS debugging and utilities.
• JCL/PROC VSAM SYNCSORT and file-based interfaces.
• CICS coding performance/tuning/design concepts debugging and utilities.
• Strong Relational Database skills: DB2/ SQL and file-based interfaces.
• Proficient with Xpediter Intertest and other mainframe tools.
• Strong knowledge of CA-Scheduler and IBM utilities.
• Knowledge of MQSeries coding in both the batch and CICS environments.
• Knowledge of XML a plus.
• Proficient using Microsoft Word EXCEL PowerPoint VISIO.