Mainframe COBOL Developer

Vector Consulting, Inc
Raleigh / durham / CH, NC
21 Feb 2025

Vacancy expired!

Our government client is looking for an experienced

Mainframe COBOL Developer

on a 12+ months’ renewable contract role in

Raleigh, NC

.

Position –

Mainframe COBOL Developer The mainframe Applications Group provides coding and production support for the IT supported mainframe business applications systems in use at the agency. Work involves application programming and development, maintenance and support, application monitoring, and incident response. Group members participate on related application development projects, lead technical projects and initiatives, serve as technical subject matter experts, and ensure that customer needs are met through reliable systems.This position will provide analysis, programming, testing, implementation, and ongoing production operational support for the IT supported mainframe business applications systems in use at the agency. The work to be performed is identified and prioritized in conjunction with the Department’s business divisions, and is implemented using structured project and SDLC methodologies. Demonstrated knowledge of technologies including COBOL, CICS, Easytrieve, JCL, TSO/ISPF, DB2, SQL, Z/OS and MVS.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:-Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to develop and configure software applications and tools to solve complex problems-Demonstrated experience in Mainframe Development-Demonstrated experience with COBOL, CICS, EasyTrieve, JCL, TSO/ISPF, DB2, SQL, and Z/OS and MVS-Demonstrated experience in Project Management-Ability to make determinations based on facts, identify problems, report potential problems, and assess options proactively-Ability to understand customer needs, including the level of urgency, and translate them into appropriate automated solutions-Ability to ensure implementation of policies and procedures.-Knowledge of SDLC methodologies, and the tools and techniques used in all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle-Knowledge of best practices for secure applications development-Ability to communicate technical terms and concepts to non-technical staff and clients.-Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and in a timely manner.-Ability to establish and maintain effective, positive, and productive working relationships with peers, superiors, subordinates, and customers

Required / Desired Skills:
  • 7 Years of Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to develop and configure software applications and tools to solve complex problems Required
  • 7 Years of Demonstrated experience in Mainframe Development Required
  • 5 Years of Demonstrated experience with COBOL, CICS, EasyTrieve, JCL, TSO/ISPF, DB2, SQL, and Z/OS and MVS Required
  • 5 Years of Demonstrated experience in Project Management Required
  • 5 Years of Progressive experience in computer programming and applications analysis Required

About Vector:Vector Consulting, Inc., (Headquartered in Atlanta) is an IT Talent Acquisition Solutions firm committed to delivering results. Since our founding in 1990, we have been partnering with our customers, understanding their business, and developing solutions with a commitment to quality, reliability and value. Our continuing growth has been and continues to be built around successful relationships that are based on our organization's operating philosophy and commitment to People, Partnerships, Purpose and Performance - THE VECTOR WAY

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