Mainframe Programmer/Developer

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

Job summary

Padmore Global Connections LLC in Atlanta seeks a skilled COBOL Mainframe Programmer/Developer for an onsite contract role. The candidate will translate business requirements into robust COBOL solutions, maintain legacy systems, and provide production support on IBM/DELL mainframes.

Requirements include 5+ years in COBOL, DB2, JCL, and Control-M, with strong SDLC knowledge and documentation skills. Local candidates preferred for on-site work.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

COBOL development

Mainframe

JCL development

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

COBOL

DB2

JCL

Control-M

Job description

About the job Mainframe Programmer/Developer

Interview Type: Either Web Cam or In Person

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Engagement Type: Contract

Short Description

Under general supervision, designs, codes, tests, modifies and debugs computer software. Analyzes, researches, and resolves problems. Develops program documentation.

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

Required Experience/Skills

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