COBOL Developer

Stefanini North America and APAC; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Stefanini Group is seeking a Solutions Engineer - Data Center with a strong COBOL background to modify mainframe manufacturing code changes on IBM z/OS. The role involves CICS and batch processing, VSAM, and debugging utilities within an agile team supporting expansion projects for manufacturing lines and associated equipment.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate proficiency in COBOL II, JCL, CICS, and related mainframe tools, with strong problem-solving and communications skills to collaborate

Qualifications

• Proficiency in COBOL II, JCL, CICS, and other mainframe languages.
• Experience with VSAM files and SDF II (COBOL Maps).
• Experience with CEDF (CICS Debug Utility) and File Manager tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform custom COBOL code changes on IBM z/OS mainframe in support of manufacturing systems.
• Engage in agile development to implement requirements for the Carpenter Brownfield expansion.
• Interact with team members and stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve mainframe issues.

Skills

COBOL II

JCL

CICS

VSAM

SDF II

COBOL Maps

CEDF

FileAid

Debugging

Performance tuning

System security

Problem solving

Communication

Easytrieve

IBM Debugging Utility

Tools

FileAid

IBM Debugging Utility

Easytrieve

Job description

Stefanini Groupis looking for Solutions Engineer - Data Center for a globally recognized company!

We are looking for a COBOL developer resources to make custom code changes to our mainframe manufacturing systems in accordance with industry best practices.

Engagement Overview

This engagement covers custom COBOL code changes (CICS and Batch on an IBM z/OS mainframe) used for manufacturing to support the addition of one VIM furnace and 13 other machines included in the Carpenter Brownfield expansion project. The selected Supplier will modify the functions described below in an agile fashion, addressing requirements as they are developed.

Job Requirements

The Supplier's proposed resource(s) shall demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Proficiency in COBOL II, JCL, CICS, and other mainframe programming languages.
• Experience with VSAM files.
• Experience with SDF II (COBOL Maps).
• Experience with CEDF (CICS Debug Utility).
• Experience with File Manager (FileAid, which we formerly used, is similar).
• Experience with system-level debugging, performance tuning, and system security.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with team members and stakeholders.
• Experience with Easytrieve.
• Experience with the IBM Debugging Utility.