Hybrid Mainframe COBOL/CICS Developer (Onsite 2x/wk)

Software Technology Inc; Hughes (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Technology Inc invites a Mainframe consultant to analyze, design, code, and test application programs for the ITO/ATCSU unit, delivering new or modified software and supporting documentation. The role involves collaboration with project management and users, with onsite work 2x per week in a hybrid setting.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in COBOL/CICS/DB2, IBM OS/JCL, and experience with IDMS conversions to CICS/DB2, plus strong communication and usability testing skills.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in coding, testing and debugging programs written in COBOL/CICS/DB2.
• Experience with IBM OS/JCL (MVS) and IBM/DB2.
• Experience with CICS.
• Experience in conversions for IDMS/DC to CICS, IDMS to DB2.
• Experience in Usability Testing (participate with the users in the system testing of their programs).
• The consultant must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Experience developing supportive documentation.

Responsibilities

• Attain a complete understanding of the Criminal Case Management system and additional Judiciary applications in order to develop from the business/system requirements.
• Develop and/or receive program specification requirements.
• Contractor will be required to deliver new or modified programs.
• Successfully unit test their work and system testing of programs with users.
• Develop supportive documentation.

Skills

COBOL

CICS

DB2

IBM OS/JCL (MVS)

IDMS to CICS conversion

IDMS to DB2 conversion

Usability Testing

Documentation

Communication skills

Stored Procedures

Education

4-year college degree or equivalent technical study

Job description

Software Technology Inc invites a Mainframe consultant to analyze, design, code, and test application programs for the ITO/ATCSU unit, delivering new or modified software and supporting documentation. The role involves collaboration with project management and users, with onsite work 2x per week in a hybrid setting.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in COBOL/CICS/DB2, IBM OS/JCL, and experience with IDMS conversions to CICS/DB2, plus strong communication and usability testing skills.