Sr. Mainframe Programmer Analyst

Padmore Global Connections LLC; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Information Technology is seeking a Senior Mainframe Programmer Analyst in Atlanta, Georgia. This contract role offers a hybrid work arrangement with max pay rate of $57.34 per hour and focuses on maintaining and enhancing DHS Mainframe applications for the Special Projects Team.

Responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining mainframe applications, translating business requirements into technical specifications,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in mainframe development.
• 10+ years and expert knowledge of COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM and other mainframe technologies.
• Expert knowledge of DB2 Utilities (QMF and SPUFI).
• Strong knowledge of IBM Utilities such as IEBGENER, IDCAMS, ICETOOL, DEBUGGER(CICS and Batch), FILE MANAGER, SORT, Fault Analyzer.
• Experience in all components of software delivery including requirements, design, development, and testing.
• Experience with CHANGEMAN and CONTROL-M Scheduling.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting.
• Experience with mainframe software development tools and platforms (z/OS).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Mainframe applications.
• Interface with business and IT teams to translate business requirements into technical requirements and code.
• Work with IT support teams to ensure requirements are implemented.
• Develop and execute unit test and integration plans/scripts.
• Work with business team to complete acceptance testing and participate in integration testing.
• Responsible for full System Development Life Cycle.
• On-call production support.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Mainframe development

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

COBOL

JCL

CICS

DB2

VSAM

QMF

SPUFI

IEBGENER

IDCAMS

ICETOOL

DEBUGGER

FILE MANAGER

SORT

CHANGEMAN

CONTROL-M

z/OS

Job description

About the job Sr. Mainframe Programmer Analyst

Max Pay Rate: $57.34

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Engagement Type: Contract

Short Description:

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Information Technology is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Mainframe Programmer Analyst in Atlanta,Georgia.

Complete Description:

This position is responsible for providing system maintenance and enhancements for the DHS Special Projects Team.

Responsibilities include butare not limited to:

• Design, develop, and maintain Mainframe applications
• Interface with business and IT teams to understand business requirements and translate business requirements into formal technical requirements and application code.
• Work with IT support teams (ex. DBAs) to ensure support and project requirements are developed and successfully implemented
• Develop and execute unit test and integration plans/scripts to validate that application changes meet technical specifications.
• Work with business team to complete acceptance testing and participate in integration testing
• Responsible for full System Development Life Cycle
• On-call production support

Required Job Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
• 10+ years of experience in mainframe development
• 10+ years and expert knowledge of COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM and other mainframe technologies
• Expert knowledge of DB2 Utilities (QMF and SPUFI)
• Strong knowledge of IBM Utilities such as IEBGENER, IDCAMS, ICETOOL, DEBUGGER(CICS and Batch), FILE MANAGER, SORT, Fault Analyzer
• Experience in all components of software delivery including requirements, design, development, and testing
• Experience with CHANGEMAN and CONTROL-M Scheduling
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting
• Experience with mainframe software development tools and platforms (z/OS)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills