Cobol Developer

Padmore Global Connections LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Padmore Global Connections LLC in Atlanta, GA is seeking an experienced COBOL Mainframe Programmer/Developer for an onsite contract role. The candidate will translate business requirements into robust COBOL solutions, maintain and enhance legacy software, and provide production support in a consulting capacity.

The role requires hands-on COBOL, JCL, and DB2 on IBM/mainframe environments, strong SDLC knowledge, and excellent communication to secure user sign-off before production releases.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' COBOL development on Mainframe.
• Experience with JCL development and maintenance.
• Proficient in COBOL, DB2, JCL, and Control-M.
• Strong SDLC knowledge and ability to test and deploy.
• Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Ability to document programs and user procedures.
• Strong communication to obtain sign-off before production.

Responsibilities

• Translate analysis and design documents into programs.
• Maintain and enhance custom software and batch processes.
• Review existing code, data, and business processes.
• Execute tests, update files, and verify changes against requirements.
• Develop data analysis/summary reports using IBM and Microsoft tools.
• Assist conversion from COBOL to web-based application.
• Prepare program- and user-level documentation.
• Improve software efficiency and performance following procedures.

Skills

COBOL Mainframe

JCL Development

DB2

Control-M

SDLC Knowledge

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Job description

Agency Interview Type: Either Web Cam or In Person

Engagement Type: Contract

NOTE: Applications with resumes in PDF Format will be automatically rejected. Only Word format resumes will be considered.

Short Description:

Need cobol developers with JCL and DB2 hands on experience

Complete Description:

**Candidate MUST be local to Metro Atlanta**

**Onsite REQUIRED**

Job Description:

GDOL is looking for a skilled and experienced COBOL Mainframe Programmer/Developer. This role involves translating business requirements into robust programming solutions, maintaining and enhancing custom software, and providing production support. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the COBOL programming language, and JCL on IBM/DELL mainframe operating systems. This is a consulting position offering a challenging opportunity to contribute to critical projects and enhance your technical skills in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

1. Translate analysis and design documents, as well as specifications, into well-structured programs.

• Maintain and enhance custom developed software by modifying and testing user data entry screens, batch processing, reports, queries, and menus.
• Conduct thorough reviews of existing code, data, and business processes to support non-database functions.
• Execute test program changes, update test files, run tests, review results, and ensure the correctness of program changes based on provided requirements.
• Identify and correct data errors through application logic and develop data analysis/summary reports utilizing IBM and Microsoft tools.
• Assist with the conversion from COBOL application to web-based application.
• Prepare both program-level and user-level documentation to support the software development lifecycle.
• Enhance software to reduce operating time or improve efficiency, following organization guidelines and procedures for code management and deployment.

Required Experience/Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in COBOL development on Mainframe, JCL development and maintenance
• Proven experience with COBOL, DB2 , JCL, Control-M
• Solid understanding of the full software development life cycle, including design, development, integration testing, and deployment.
• Ability to troubleshoot, test, and debug computer software to produce required outcomes.
• Strong analytical skills to support non-database functions, correct data errors, and develop data analysis/summary reports.
• Experience in preparing comprehensive documentation for both program-level and user-level.
• Excellent communication skills to obtain user sign-off on all changes prior to moving to production.
• Capability to follow organization guidelines and procedures for checking out source code, migrating changes, etc.
• Commitment to enhancing software for improved efficiency and reduced operating time.