Mainframe (Cobol) Developer

Dale Workforce Solutions
Columbia, SC, United States
3 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

COBOL (Programming Language) Software Debugging Job Control Language (JCL) Mainframes Programming Environments

Job description

  • Responsible for analysis, design, programming, and implementation of the most complex applications tasks and projects.
  • Devise feasible, logical procedures to resolve business problems through the use of computer resources.
  • Formulate scope and objectives through research to develop or modify complex systems.
  • Review detailed specifications and recommend modifications.
  • Design, code, test and debug complex application programs

Requirements

  • Mainframe Development
  • Cobol
  • TSO
  • JCL
  • JHS
  • NDVR
  • Client

Soft Skills:

  • Strong understanding of applications/development, quality assurance and integration methodologies, concepts and facilities in a mainframe, midrange, and/or PC/LAN environment.
  • Strong analysis, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrates logical abstract thinking and assimilating/adhering to project goals and deadlines.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Able to work well under pressure and as part of a team.
  • Strong knowledge of interpersonal skills/team building.
  • Familiar with project management concepts.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients, vendors etc.

Work Environment: Customer-focused, project-oriented programming environment. Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.

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