Mainframe Developer

Company: Vaco Technology
Location: Youngstown
Posted on: May 3, 2020

Job Description:

This position will analyze, estimate, design, develop, test and support computer programs and applications for all internal and external processes. This position also helps support the development of new processes, procedures and applications to help maintain day-to-day operations. Responsibilities Analysis and Design Analyze and document user information needs or business problems and determine the most effectiveefficient programming solution using structured analysis and design methods. Create programming specifications based on the functional requirements. Document the processes and procedures for all software applications that are developed. ProgrammingCoding Develop software applications based on requirements documents according to company standards. Critically review all programs prior to implementation to verify consistency and conformance with established departmental guidelines, policies and practices as well as industry standard guidelines. Perform acceptance testing and program implementation for assigned systems andor projects. Debug new and current applications to ensure proper results. Maintain current applications and recommend system changes and enhancements. Client Support and Prioritization Troubleshoot problems with internal departments as well as external customers. Provide technical assistance to internal departments as well as external customers. Maintain a consistent, high quality, customer-focused approach when conducting business and providing services or products to internal departments as well as external customers. Interact with all levels of personnel in a way that promotes respect, encourages cooperation, and contributes to excellent performance. Training Maintain professional knowledge of current trends and developments in the field and applies pertinent new knowledge to performance of other responsibilities. Participate in ongoing training and education. Supervisory Responsibilities In conjunction with the IT Development Manager, this position oversees the Application Development team and is responsible for the following Prioritize tasks for the team. Lead a small team of 2-3 developers without any active supervision from the manager. Supervise team's development activities. Provide feedback to analysistraining staff about performance considerationsusability issues concerning software specifications and implementation. Competencies, Skills and Other Requirements 10+ years of experience working on systems that support Point-of-Sale and Batch processes using one or more of RMCobol, Microfocus Cobol, Mainframe Cobol, CICS. Desired experience with 4GL languages like FlexGen, REXX, CLIST. Hands on experience with ISAM or VSAM files. Considerable experience with deployments of COBOL application running on Unix, Linux or zOS environments. Experience working on applications that require Data Mapping. Experience working in Agile environment. Experience working on Migration of legacy systems. Experience supporting production environments for Transaction Processing Systems. Experience with source code management applications like SCM, Harvest, Endeavor etc. Hands on experience with file system databases RDBMS (DB2, Oracle or MS SQL). Experience in Health Care Industry. Experience in leading small to mid-size teams. Education andor Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field Three years of related work experience COBOL, Linux, Shell Scripting, Microsoft Office, SQL Five years of related work experience, preferred Experience with Veryant's isCOBOL Evolve, preferred Experience with FairCom's c-treeRTG, preferred Experience with Seapine Surround SCM, preferred

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