COBOL - IBM Mainframe Developer

MetLife
United States
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
4 years minimum
Compensation
$62,400.0 - $87,360.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Software Applications Unit Testing COBOL (Programming Language) Cyber Security Computer Programming Databases Software Design Documents Job Control Language (JCL) IBM Mainframe IBM Information Management System Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF) Mainframes
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Online Transaction Processing Z/OS Enterprise Software Applications Data Language Interface Information Technology Software Coding

Job description

Develop and maintain COBOL applications on IBM mainframes using IMS databases, DL/I calls, JCL, and Expediter. Design, code, test, troubleshoot, debug, and implement online and batch programs under z/OS. Produce technical design documentation and application code while managing multiple assignments independently and collaborating effectively to meet project deadlines. The summary above was generated by AI

Requirements

Note: Candidate must have hands-on experience with COBOL, IMS, JCL, and Expediter, including IMS DL/I Expediter. Experience with Microsoft COBOL and Java Enterprise Edition (Java EE/J2EE) is also required., Role Title: COBOL - IBM Mainframe Developer

Required Skills: Integrated Eligibility System - Online and Batch program development experience using COBOL and IMS JCL Expediter; “IMS DL/I Expediter Ability to work independently and manage multiple task assignments Preferred Skills: Technical Design, Application Program Code

Responsibilities: COBOL Developer IMS Databases using DL/I Calls JCL ; Technical Design, Code Development, and Unit Testing Required Skills: Java Enterprise Edition (Java EE / J2EE);Microsoft COBOL; The qualified candidate will have a minimum of 4 years programming experience in designing and developing enterprise applications using COBOL and IMS DB/DC on IBM Mainframe under Z/OS, Telon, ISPF, PDF, and JCL Hands-on experience with all aspects of designing, developing, testing and implementing Mainframe IMS/COBOL programs for online transactions and batch programs Solid troubleshooting and debugging skills Strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and complete projects on deadline Should be good in technical design documentation’s and testing Expected Deliverable(s): Technical Design, Application Program Code

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