COBOL SpecialistMainframe Programmer Analyst

Title : COBOL Specialist / Mainframe Programmer Analyst

Location : Washington DC or Remote

Type : Direct Hire

Requirements : Must be a US Citizen

Ogro is seeking to hire a COBOL Specialist / Mainframe Programmer Analyst to join our technical team in supporting our Federal Government Contracts on the mainframe application development team. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing coding testing debugging and documenting COBOL programs in a mainframe environment working on critical legacy business applications collaborating with cross-functional teams to modernize systems enhance performance and ensure 24 / 7 reliability.

Key Responsibilities :

Development & Maintenance : write code test debug and document COBOL programs and procedures

System Analysis : Analyze business requirements to determine the scope of changes providing estimates of work effort and creating technical specifications

Production Support : Monitor troubleshoot and fix bugs in existing applications often providing on-call support

Database Management : Utilize DB2 SQL or VSAM to manage data performing data mapping and conversion tasks

Documentation : Maintain technical documentation for systems ensuring compliance with coding standards and change management policies

Modernization : Assist with integrating legacy COBOL systems with modern technologies and cloud platforms

Required Technical Skills

A strong proficiency in COBOL (various dialects) JCL (Job Control Language) and SQL

Hands-on experience working in a mainframe environment

A strong knowledge of debugging using various tools such as Xpediter File-Aid Agend-AID or other debugging tools

A complete understanding of Agile Scrum and Waterfall development methodologies

Qualifications & Experience

A Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems or a related field

3-5 years of experience in mainframe application development and maintenance

Practical analytical problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to work independently or in a team

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1