Mainframe Developer

Dew Softech Inc
Trenton, NJ, United States
7 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$104,000.0 - $135,200.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

IBM OS/2 (Software) Unit Testing Customer Information Control System (CICS) COBOL (Programming Language) Software Documentation Databases IBM DB2 Software Debugging Job Control Language (JCL) Mainframes Software Engineering Software Requirements Analysis
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SQL Stored Procedures System Testing Database Migration Information Technology

Job description

We are looking for a Mainframe Developer to support the design, development, testing, maintenance, and production support of critical applications. This position will be a full-time contract and hybrid, requiring candidates to work onsite two days per week. What You’ll Do

  • Analyze business and system requirements and translate them into technical solutions
  • Develop and modify mainframe applications using COBOL, CICS, DB2, and JCL
  • Perform coding, component testing, assembly testing, debugging, and production support activities
  • Develop and maintain program specifications and technical documentation
  • Conduct unit testing and participate in system and user acceptance testing
  • Collaborate with business users and technical teams to ensure successful implementation of solutions
  • Support maintenance and enhancement efforts for existing applications
  • Participate in database conversion and modernization efforts as needed
  • Work under the direction of the Information Technology Office Project Manager or designated representative, Senior Mainframe Developer / COBOL Senior Consultant Location: Trenton, NJ (Onsite) Duration : Contract Interview Type: In person Job Summary Candidates should have stron…
  • 6 days ago

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical study
  • 5+ years of overall IT and application development experience
  • 5+ years of hands-on COBOL coding, testing, and debugging experience
  • 5+ years of IBM OS/JCL (MVS) experience
  • 5+ years of CICS development, testing, and debugging experience
  • 5+ years of IBM DB2 development, testing, and debugging experience
  • 5+ years of experience developing technical and user documentation
  • 5+ years of experience performing usability testing and participating in system testing with end users
  • 5+ years of experience developing and supporting stored procedures
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment

Preferred:

  • 5+ years of IDMS to DB2 conversion experience
  • 5+ years of IDMS/DC to CICS conversion experience
  • Experience with Information Builders FOCUS
  • Experience supporting large-scale government or judicial systems
  • Experience with legacy system modernization and database migration initiatives

Physical Demands

  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
  • Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings
  • Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

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