Mainframe EDI Developer

Sonoma Consulting Inc.; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An IT consulting and executive search firm in Glenview, Illinois, is seeking candidates for a role that involves translating business requirements into custom applications, troubleshooting issues, and documenting maintenance changes. Ideal candidates will have proficiency in Mainframe COBOL and DB2/SQL, along with skills in EDI documents. A collaborative spirit and experience with tools like Sterling Integrator are also beneficial. This position offers a dynamic environment working with a range of clients.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of EDI documents and hands-on mapping experience is a plus.
• Experience with Sterling Integrator (GIS/B2BI) mapping tool is a plus.
• Proficient in Mainframe COBOL.

Responsibilities

• Translate business and customer requirements into custom applications.
• Troubleshoot problems and implement effective solutions.
• Document testing and maintenance of system changes.

Skills

EDI documents understanding

Mainframe COBOL

DB2 / SQL proficiency

Good communication

Troubleshooting skills

Tools

Sterling Integrator

INSYNC

Xpeditor

CICS

SDSF

IMS

SCLM

Job description

Sonoma Consulting is one of the fastest growing Global IT Consulting and Executive Search providers with offices in Naperville IL; Chicago IL; Tyson's Corner VA and Hyderabad India.

Our clients range from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies throughout the world. We look to our large recruiting team to continue to build upon the high standards we have set and ways to continually improve our recruiting process around the speed and quality of the resources we deliver. The Sonoma team prides itself on best model for delivery of IT Resources in a 24/7 model, our high level of professionalism and integrity which enables us to create long-term, meaningful relationships with our clients.

Job Description

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in translating business and customer requirements into well researched and designed custom applications or existing software modifications with legacy and new systems
• Work on troubleshooting problems as well as recommend / implement effective solutions
• Document testing and maintenance of system changes

Requirements:

• Working knowledge of EDI documents and hands-on mapping experience a plus
• Experience with Sterling Integrator (GIS/B2BI) mapping tool is a plus
• Proficient in Mainframe COBOL
• Proficient in DB2 / SQL
• MVS and JCL
• Good verbal and written communication
• Experience writing technical specifications and developing test plans
• Must have experience and working knowledge of software development life-cycle
• Good troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work in team environment as well as individually
• Familiarity with INSYNC, Xpeditor, CICS, SDSF, IMS and SCLM preferred
• Knowledge of XML structures, EDIFACT standards and JAVA a plus
• Knowledge of FTP and AS2 communications is a plus

Additional Information

Keywords: Mainframe, EDI, Cobol, Sterling Integrator, GIS, B2BI, DB2, SQL
Similar Titles: EDI Mainframe Developer, Mainframe Programmer, EDI Developer, EDI Analyst,