Mainframe Developer

Position Details :

Position Title : Mainframe Developer

Pay Rate : $45.00

Location : Montgomery, AL

Job Type : Contract (6-12 months, likely to extend)

Work Mode : 100% onsite

Interview Mode : In person

Position Overview : The Mainframe Developer is responsible for analysis, design, coding, and component / assembly testing of all application code owned by the Application Team. Developers typically are involved in maintenance (including production support), enhancement and development work. Developers have a range of skills and knowledge of the technologies used and applications supported by the Application Team. The Application Developer works with the Business Analyst, Application Architect, and other Application Development Team members on an as needed basis to ensure that design and code meet customer requirements.

Candidate Skills :

Must possess a strong knowledge and use of COBOL, CICS, and SQL or DB2.

Must be able to translate technical Impact documents into desired coding / application programming.

Must analyze and understand existing products and their implementation to determine best methods to add and / or change features and functionality.

Must produce deliverables related to the project(s) assigned and assist in post implementation support and system enhancements.

Must be able to extensively test and debug programming code so that systems applications operate substantially error free.

Must learn the Mainframe system and DB2 database structure to facilitate analysis and programming requirements.

Must provide development status updates to management on a regular basis. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Full-time professional work experience in the development and support of IT applications.

Successful completion of an IT Certification program, accredited college, and / or graduate training may substitute for the required work experience.

5+ years of experience in computer programming utilizing Mainframe technology to manipulate databases or files

2+ years of experience in system analysis and designing computer systems