Job summary:

Job description:

*** Very long term project; All projects with this customer goes for 5+ years ***  Interview Type: Skype *** possible contract to hire; Local to UT only

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Assist with the maintenance of existing COBOL applications on an IBM Z/OS mainframe platform.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Writes and/or modifies computer programs and JCL based on prepared specifications and according to IS published standards. Writes and compiles source code and resolves logical or syntax errors utilizing COBOL. 
• Performs the necessary research to resolve technical questions that arise from coding and testing programs. Tests programs to ensure they function according to the program specifications. Assists analysts in system testing as required. Participates in walkthrough sessions with team members, as necessary, to evaluate program effectiveness and conformance to IS standards.
• Assists in the documentation of programs. Prepares program documentation of data requirements according to published IS standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• Minimum required programming languages of COBOL and JCL.
• Online programming using CICS.
• Application development for customizations, interfaces and reports.
• Relational Database Technologies, DB2 and Microsoft SQL Server
• VSAM Files
• Database design principles

Skills and Abilities to:

• Provide quality customer service and effective public relations
• Write maintainable code that conforms to organization standards
• Debug job specific complex problems
• Independently research technical issues
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Think logically and systematically, effectively apply general principles to specific conditions, and solve complex problems
• Effectively apply general principles to specific conditions

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION

• Applicants should clearly document their experience in designing and developing COBOL applications. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Contact the recruiter working on this position:

The recruiter working on this position is Gowtham Reddy(Shaji Team)
His/her contact number is +(1) (205) 5983015
His/her contact email is gowtham.reddy@msysinc.com

Our recruiters will be more than happy to help you to get this contract.