Mainframe Programmer reviews, analyzes, and modifies programming systems including encoding, testing, debugging and installing for a large-scale mainframe computer system. Maintains and develops online and batch application programs. Being a Mainframe Programmer develops and implements a disaster recovery plan. Works with project members to develop specifications, diagrams and flowcharts. Additionally, Mainframe Programmer may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a project leader or manager. The Mainframe Programmer works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be a Mainframe Programmer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Title: Mainframe Programmer
Location: Trenton, NJ 08625- Hybrid
Duration: 12 Months Contract Ext
Qualifications and Skills:
*Hands-on experience in coding, testing and debugging programs written in COBOL/CICS/DB2.
*Experience with IBM OS/JCL (MVS) and IBM/DB2.
*Experience in extracting and documenting business rules extract from COBOL/DB2 programs
*Experience in Usability Testing (participate with the users in the system testing of programs) The ideal candidate can:
* Hands-on experience coding, testing and debugging MQ programs
*Hands - on experience in coding, testing and debugging programs written in COBOL/CICS/DBE
*The consultant must have the ability to clearly and effectively communicate both written and oral with technical and non-technical personnel.
Responsibilities:
- Attain a complete understanding of the Criminal/Probation system and additional Judiciary applications 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.
Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience:
Hands-on experience - COBOL/CICS/DB2 Coding, testing & Debugging Required 8 Years
IBM OS/JCL (MVS) Required 8 Years
CICS Required 8 Years
IBM/DB2 Required 8 Years
DB2 stored procedures Required 5 Years
MQ Experience Required 3 Years
Overall technical and IT experience Required 8 Years
Experience in Usability Testing (participate with the users in the system testing of their programs) Required : 8 Years
Experience extracting business logic from programs and documenting business rules : Desired 8 Years
IDMS to DB2 Conversion Desired 2 years
4-year college degree or equivalent technical study Required