Programmer, Cobol

ZENITH INFOTECH (S) PTE LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced programmer skilled in COBOL for z/OS to modify, test, and document mainframe applications. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of hands-on experience with IBM mainframe environments, including CICS and DB2. Responsibilities include supporting end-users, training contract programmers, and participating in disaster recovery activities. Interested applicants should send their CV in MS Word format to the provided email.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years programming experience on IBM mainframe z/OS and CICS operating environment using COBOL.
• Hands-on experience with VSAM and sequential files.
• Ability to prepare JCL for COBOL programs and analyze compilation results.

Responsibilities

• Code, test, and document new and existing programs.
• Assist Project Leaders in application system design.
• Train other programmers and troubleshoot application systems.

Skills

COBOL for z/OS

IBM mainframe z/OS

CICS

DB2/SQL

VSAM

JCL

Tools

TSO

ISPF

SDSF

Job description

Role

• Code, modify, test, correct and document new and existing programs using assigned languages, tools and coding conventions.
• Code, modify, test, correct and document new and existing JCLs.
• Analyse the program specification to produce all testing condition and produce test data based on identified test conditions.
• Prepare JCL to load DB2 table or define VSAM files with the extracted test data for performing the various tests, e.g. stress test, regression test, performance test, etc.
• Prepare and maintain program and system documentation.
• Assist in establishing file structures and processing logic requirements.
• Produce deliverables according to group standards and procedures.
• Assist Project Leaders in the study and design of application systems and work coordination, project management and user training work.
• Troubleshooting and supporting end-users in the implementation and maintenance of application systems.
• Train other contract programmers in the relevant skills.
• Participate in Disaster Recovery activities e.g. simulation exercises at Disaster Recovery site.
• Learn and pick up new programming skills related to System Development and Maintenance as assigned by the supervisors.
• Any other tasks related to System Development and Maintenance as may be assigned by the supervisors.

Requirement

• Minimum 3 years programming experience on IBM mainframe z/OS and CICS operating environment using TSO, ISPF, COBOL for z/OS, CICS COBOL, JCL and other utilities.
• Minimum 3 years hands‑on programming experience using COBOL for z/OS and CICS COBOL in processing IBM VSAM and sequential files and able to maintain VSAM file structure.
• Minimum 3 years working experience in preparing JCL for compilation, linkage and execution of COBOL for z/OS programs, Sort and other IBM Utilities.
• Minimum 3 years hands‑on programming experience using DB2/SQL in COBOL for z/OS and CICS COBOL programs.
• Able to use ISPF Editor to write and maintain programs and JCLs.
• Able to handle job compilation using JES2 and analyse compilation result using SDSF facilities.
• Able to debug JCLs and programs written in COBOL for z/OS and CICS COBOL.
• Able to use ISPF and JCLs and programs to prepare test data and test data sets.
• Able to conduct unit, module, functional and volume tests; to analyse the test results and to take corrective actions.

To apply

Please send your latest CV in MS Word format to [e-mail]

Appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only shortlisted candidates will be notified.