Systems Administrator (COBOL Developer)

SOW Title: Systems Administrator (COBOL Developer) IV_Remote
Resources Needed: 1 Resource


Description:
The client seeks a COBOL developer to support business needs. The programmer must have extensive experience developing the COBOL/CICS language.

Maintains and supports the integrity of a variety of operating system environments (i.e.. Windows, Linux, etc.) and various computer systems.

Duties include the following: administer, install, and troubleshoot issues; perform system maintenance tasks such as system back-up, recovery and file maintenance.; schedule, install, and test system software upgrades; configure software and resolve technical problems; monitor and maintain software licensing and maintenance agreements.

Required Skills:

• Extensive experience in read and write COBOL programs.
• Experience in reading and writing JCL.
• Expertise in how to navigate around in TSO and how to use its various functionalities.
• Must know the basics for using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of Outlook is helpful.
• Knowledge of the ChangeMan source handling software is very helpful.
• Knowledge of VSAM file processing is very helpful. Knowledge of File-Aid is very helpful.
• Works on high-visibility, or mission critical aspects of a given program, and performs all functional duties independently.
• Oversees the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years' expensive experience developing/programming in COBOL/CICS.
• Experience with the following:
o JCL/PROCS
o IMS DB
o UTILITIES – IBM/others (SORT, IEBGENER, etc.)
o Control statements
o File structures:
 VSAM
 DB2
 ORACLE
o TSO/SPF
o Debug skills – ABEND-AID (or others)
o SQL, PL/SQL

Preferred Qualifications:
• Web Services experience
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Proven ability to work independently and as a team member
• Software Development Lifecycle experience (Waterfall or Agile)

Education Requirements:

• A minimum of thirteen (13) to twenty (20) years' relevant experience.
• A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is preferred. four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a college degree is required. If the individual's degree is not in the applicable field then four additional years of related experience is required.