Technical Specialist/COBOL Programmer

Hello, This is Ramarao Malkuri and I am working with Paramount Solutions, i would like to check your current availability in the job market. We are hiring for COBOL Programmer, If you're keeping your options open, please give me a call or respond to my email with your update resume Job Title: Technical Specialist/COBOL Programmer Location : Raleigh, NC 27610 Duration : Long term contract Job description The Specialist will be responsible for analysis of complex legacy program modules, coding and testing of new and existing modules for major modifications to legacy applications. The candidate will be allowed to work remotely until all staff return to site. At that point the candidate will be required to come onsite. Role responsibilities: Analyze, define, and document requirements for data and business processes Design, document, and coordinate desired changes to legacy modules Document the program and project deliverables as assigned Analyze and estimate feasibility and compatibility with other programs and projects Provide quality control for project deliverables Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements: Must Have: - Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate or government as programmer analyst. - Minimum of 1 year of experience exposing CICS and COBOL programs as web services via CICS Transaction Server (CTS) - Proven experience in programming techniques, programming languages in the mainframe environment. - Proven knowledge of principles and techniques of computer programming, testing, debugging, implementation and documentation. - Proven experience with analysis and design. - Excellent communication skill (written, verbal, presentations) - Excellent organization, analytical, planning and scheduling skills - Ability to resolve highly complex problems. - Proven experience with financial processes analysis and modification. - Self-starter who can work with a large and diverse team of business, management and IT individuals. - Demonstrated experience working with large project teams. - Microsoft Suite experience (e.g, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), COBOL, CICS, TSO, MVS JCL, ENDEVOR, CA Tools, SQL, DB2 and VSAM. Preferred: - Experience with State or county government - Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Experience - Experience with Enterprise Level Application Development spanning two or more business areas - Minimum of 1 year of experience using .NET/C#. Would prefer candidates that are in NC.