28 May
Cobol Developer
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Cloud and Things is a leading provider of IT solutions in the public sector. We are dedicated to delivering results and solving complex challenges for our clients. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the world, who are driven by a sense of purpose, and who are committed to excellence. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and delivering high-quality projects that have a significant impact on the public sector's IT landscape.
Role Overview:We are seeking a highly skilled Senior COBOL Developer to join our team. As a Senior COBOL Developer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of various systems and applications in an IBM mainframe environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and technical support groups to deliver high-quality solutions. Strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and extensive technical experience with COBOL/CICS are essential for success in this role.Duties:- Assist in the technical design for new development projects and system enhancements.
- Coordinate technical solutions among various technical support groups.
- Present technical solutions to management and technical support areas.
- Implement technical solutions in accordance with project requirements.
- Participate in requirements gathering sessions and analyze system design.
- Develop technical design documents and program specifications.
- Code, perform unit and integration testing of programming assignments.
- Provide technical support during user testing efforts.
- Optimize the performance of new and existing applications.
- Address production support tasks, including issue analysis and proposing/implementing solutions.
- Mentor and guide less experienced staff members
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skill
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, development, and conceptual skills
- Ability to plan, coordinate, and direct multiple teams, projects, and activities.
- Knowledge of project management techniques
- 5+ years of experience managing or participating in application analysis and design, migration, and deployment activities.
- Ability to establish goals, prioritize tasks, and utilize resources effectively.
- 5+ years of technical experience with COBOL/CICS in an IBM mainframe environment
- Familiarity with DB2 databases and VSAM files
- Proficiency in FTP and SFTP protocols for data exchange
- Experience with performance tuning and production support tasks
- Previous experience in a senior or lead developer role
- Knowledge of lottery systems and associated business processes
- Familiarity with auditing daily transactions and generating reports.
- Experience with licensing systems for retailers and gaming personnel
- Understanding of website interfaces and data exchange processes
- Knowledge of annuity payments and IRS processing
- Familiarity with CMOD reports and POS (Point of Sale) systems.
- Experience with CICS and its use in back-end processing
- Familiarity with the Core Processing System Product Set (CICS, COBOL, DB2)
- Previous mentoring or team leadership experience
Vacancy expired!