Mainframe / AS400 Programmer

Information Resource Group, Inc.

United States

7 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Temporary contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

3 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

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Tech stack

IBM OS/2 (Software) Adaptable Database Systems IBM System I Customer Information Control System (CICS) COBOL (Programming Language) Databases IBM DB2 Job Control Language (JCL) IBM Mainframe Mainframes Microsoft Office Microsoft Visio

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Open Database Connectivity Microsoft SharePoint Software Engineering SQL Databases System Programming Virtual Storage Access Methods File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Syncsort

Job description

IRG Clients is seeking a COBOL programmer to support COBOL programming requests, application interfaces at the RI Department of Labor and Training on IBM Power 9 iSeries and IBM Mainframe systems . The Programmer-Senior selected will engage in COBOL application development and associated database management. The Programmer-Senior shall have extensive experience with COBOL, CICS, SQL programming, application interfaces, database and database support, and AS400 and mainframe system support for the systems and technologies described below.

IBM Mainframe System Programming (VSE, VM)

Provide COBOL, JCL, and CICS programming support; maintain and make updates on current applications
Applications use IBM SQL/DS, ADABAS databases; VSAM file structures.
(Shared Responsibility): Develop interfaces between the mainframe and other agencies. Establish and support data transfers with SFTP, FTP, etc.
(Shared Responsibility): Assist EOC operators with runtime errors to address programming issues
Develop and maintain application documentation
Leverage and utilize Syncsort, MacKinney Systems, and other IBM utilities.
Provide technical expertise to implement best practices.
Generate reports in response to user requirements.
Provide operational, status, and other reports as requested.
Assist in migration efforts to modernize the legacy applications.

IBM Power 9 I Series (AS400) Systems Programming (System/36 and Native Mode)

Provide COBOL programming support; maintain and make updates on current applications.
Develop and document interfaces between DLT and other agencies.
Develop and maintain application documentation.
Support application databases using DB2 (with multimember records) and SQL.
Assist EOC operators with runtime errors to address programming issues.
Provide technical expertise as needed
Generate reports in response to user requirements.
Provide operational, status, and other reports as requested.
Maintain up-to-date documentation on programs, interfaces, and databases. configuration, settings, and document changes. Assist in developing technical documentation and Standard Operating Procedures
Assist with technical documentation, audits, reviews, and processes.
Provide operational, status, and other reports as requested.
Assist in migration efforts to modernize the legacy applications.

Requirements

Experience to support and perform the duties and responsibilities described above.

Minimum 3-5 years’ experience
Ability to communicate effectively with staff and engage business, technical resources, and support vendors
COBOL programming experience
ODBC, SFTP, FTP
Familiarity with IBM OS utilities, VSE JCL, and intrinsic functions
Experience with Visio, MS Office, Teams, and other common tools
SharePoint & SharePoint Integration from AS400 and Mainframe system experience