Software Developer - Senior

Scope:

• The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT) requires a Software Developer L3 with 5 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 OPGT s Trust Account Management system.
  

Deliverables:

• Provide COBOLbased Trust Accounts Management System (PGTAMS) mainframe application enhancements and support including analysis prepare functional specifications and detail designs.
  
• Develop support and maintain programs for conversion and integration (between the mainframe and application servers using tools such as Connect Direct HIS and IMS connect).
  
• 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.
  

Requirements

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:

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
  

Skills and Knowledge:

Experience with the following:

• z/OS
  
• MVS IMSDB/DC (utilizing OS JCL and TSO)
  
• Easytrieve
  
• Databases
  
• IMS
  
• Enterprise COBOL; PL1
  
• Design & Development Tools
  
• Microfocus
  
• IBM Mainframe Development Tools
  
• Networks
  
• TCP/IP
  
• FTP & TCP3270
  
• Middleware and Software
  
• IMS Connect
  
• Connect direct
  
• Host Integration Services (HIS)
  
• Excellent analytical problemsolving and decisionmaking skills
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
  
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
  

Mainframe Technical Skills:

• 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 are also essential.
  
• Must have experience and proven skills with IMSDB/DC Enterprise COBOL; PL1 z/OS an MVS TSO (JCL CLIST BTS)
  

Business Applications:

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 multiplatforms
  

Analytical and Communications Skills:

• Excellent analytical problemsolving and decisionmaking skills
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
  
• Strong interpersonal skills
  
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
  

Public Sector Experience:

• 1 years public sector experience within the last 10 years