Application Developer

IBM; Armonk (NY); Hybrid; USD 193,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Corporation in Armonk, NY seeks an experienced Application Developer for legacy and new mainframe applications. Up to 60% telecommuting across the US with on‑site presence as needed.

You will analyze requirements, design solutions, and develop mainframe batch programs and online CICS applications. Proficient in COBOL, CICS, JCL, VSAM, MMIS, z/OS Connect, and Agile.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related field with 1 year of software development experience in COBOL/CICS/JCL/VSAM/MMIS/ z/OS Connect and Agile Methodology.
• One year of experience must include COBOL, CICS, JCL, VSAM, MMIS, z/OS Connect and Agile Methodology; master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform impact analysis for enhancements to legacy and new applications.
• Analyze requirements and develop technical solutions to meet system needs.
• Prepare functional and technical design specifications for application enhancements.
• Conduct gap and data analysis to support design decisions.
• Develop and maintain mainframe batch programs, copybooks, jobs, and procedures.
• Design, modify and support online mainframe applications using CICS programs and screens.
• Generate reports using JCL, SYNCSORT, and EZTRIEVE utilities.
• Debug, test, and implement components with mainframe tools; create unit test data and batch jobs with JCL.
• Support system, user acceptance, and performance testing; assist with test data and execution.
• Review code, test cases, and results to ensure quality; provide guidance to teams.
• Coordinate project activities, timelines, risk management, and scope control.

Skills

COBOL

CICS

JCL

VSAM

MMIS

z/OS Connect

Agile Methodology

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

z/OS Connect

VSAM

CICS

JCL

Job description

Application Developer, IBM Corporation, Armonk, NY and various unanticipated client sites throughout the US (Up to 60% telecommuting permitted):

• Perform impact analysis for proposed enhancements to legacy and new applications.


• Analyze business requirements and develop technical solutions to meet defined system needs.


• Prepare functional and technical design specifications for application enhancements.


• Conduct gap analysis and data analysis to support system design and implementation decisions.


• Develop and maintain mainframe batch programs, copybooks, jobs, and procedures to support enterprise systems, data processing, and transaction workflows.


• Design, modify, and support online mainframe applications using CICS programs and screens.


• Generate operational and analytical reports using Job Control Language (JCL), SYNCSORT data sorting utilities, and EZTRIEVE reporting utilities.


• Debug, test, and implement application components using standard mainframe debugging and testing tools.


• Create and execute unit test data and batch jobs using Job Control Language (JCL).


• Support system, user acceptance, and performance testing by assisting with test data preparation and execution.


• Review program code, test cases, and test results to ensure compliance with established coding and quality standards.


• Provide technical guidance to project teams through code review and testing feedback.


• Coordinate project activities and support delivery timelines, issue resolution, risk management, and scope control.


• Utilize: Common Business-Oriented Language (COBOL), Customer Information Control System (CICS), Job Control Language (JCL), Virtual Storage Access Method (VSAM), Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS), z/OS Connect, Agile Methodology.

Required: Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related (employer will accept a Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years of progressive experience in lieu of a Master’s degree) and one (1) year of experience as a Software Developer or related. One (1) year of experience must include utilizing Common Business-Oriented Language (COBOL), Customer Information Control System (CICS), Job Control Language (JCL), Virtual Storage Access Method (VSAM), Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS), z/OS Connect, Agile Methodology. $193461 to $228461 per year. Full time.AV221.

Leaders are expected to spend time with their teams and clients and therefore are generally expected to be in the workplace a minimum of three days a week, subject to business needs.

Required education

Master's Degree

Preferred education

Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related (employer will accept a Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years of progressive experience in lieu of a Master’s degree) and one (1) year of experience as a Software Developer or related. One (1) year of experience must include utilizing Common Business-Oriented Language (COBOL), Customer Information Control System (CICS), Job Control Language (JCL), Virtual Storage Access Method (VSAM), Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS), z/OS Connect, Agile Methodology.

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• Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being


• Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs


• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law


• Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals


• Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

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This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.