Programmer - Advanced (Mainframe / COBOL) - PMR 26-05599

Navitas, Inc.

United States

3 months ago

Role details

Contract type

Temporary contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

5 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

indeed.com

Tech stack

Unit Testing Customer Information Control System (CICS) COBOL (Programming Language) Databases IBM DB2 Relational Databases Software Debugging Endevor Job Control Language (JCL) Mainframes Queueing Systems SAS (Software)

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Virtual Storage Access Methods Reliability of Systems File-aid Integration Tests Legacy Systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Programmer (Advanced level) to support critical system enhancements and maintenance within a large-scale healthcare/public sector environment. This role involves working on legacy systems, performing coding changes, testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability and performance., * Collaborate with internal teams to implement coding changes in COBOL and ADS programs

Work with IDMS Network and Relational Databases for development and maintenance
Analyze technical and design specifications to implement solutions
Perform debugging, unit testing, and integration testing
Support QA, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and external testing phases
Make necessary code fixes and enhancements during testing cycles
Maintain clear and effective written and verbal communication with stakeholders
Work collaboratively with internal and external teams
Participate in on-call support rotation

Requirements

Do you have experience in Mainframe development?, Do you have a Associate’s degree?, * 10+ years of experience with Mainframe systems

10+ years of experience with MVS COBOL
10+ years of experience with JCL (Job Control Language)
10+ years of experience with IDMS/Network databases
10+ years of experience with DB2
7+ years of experience with CA-ADS
5+ years of experience with Changeman
5+ years of experience with CICS
5+ years of experience with VSAM

Preferred Skills:

Experience with SAS
Familiarity with File-AID
Knowledge of Medicaid/Medicare claims processing systems
Experience with MQ (Message Queuing)
Exposure to Endevor
Experience with Xpeditor

Soft Skills:

Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
Ability to adapt and work in dynamic environments
Strong time management and multitasking skills
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
Comfortable working in high-pressure environments, * Associate’s Degree or equivalent work experience