We currently have a contract position for a Mainframe Application Developer working Remote.

W2 Candidates Only. Will be working in the Eastern Time Zone.

Healthcare industry experience is a plus.

Experience with COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2.

Responsible for analysis, design, programming, and implementation of complex applications tasks and projects. Devise feasible, logical procedures to resolve business problems through the use of computer resources. Formulate scope and objectives through research to develop or modify complex systems. Review detailed specifications and recommend modifications. Design, code, test and debug complex application programs.

20% Produce deliverables related to the assigned project. Perform analysis, design, programming, and implementation of systems and procedures to solve complex business or scientific problems. Evaluate interrelationships in immediate programming area to determine how changes in one program will affect another related area. Apply conversions and enhancements to business systems. May lead or provide expertise on assigned projects.

20% Work closely with customers, business analysts, and team members to understand business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions. Ensure solutions are aligned with business and IT strategies and comply with the organizations architectural standards. Assist in post-implementation support and system enhancements.

20% Test modified programs, create necessary test files and data, verify logic, debug, and write relevant documentation.

15% Design and develop IT systems. Devise new sources of data and develop new approaches and techniques. Involved in the full systems life cycle and is responsible for designing, coding, testing, implementing, maintaining and supporting complex application software that is delivered on time and within budget.

15% Provide guidance to lower-level programmers/analysts. Act as an internal consultant by providing technical guidance on complex projects. Determine and resolve problems with other systems analysts, programmers, and systems users.

10% Test designed programs, verify logic, perform any necessary "debugging," and write the documentation. MAINFRAME DEVELOPER

 

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree-in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job related degree.

Degree Equivalency: 4 years of job related work experience or 2 years of job related experience plus an associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job related degree

Minimum Required Work Experience: 6 years-of application development, systems testing or other job related experience.

Skills and Experience:

Required Skills:

MAINFRAME

DEBUG

DOCUMENTATION

INTEGRATION

LAN

Additional Skills:

PROBLEM SOLVING

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

QUALITY ASSURANCE

SYSTEMS ANALYSIS

SYSTEMS TESTING

TEAM BUILDING

APPLICATION SOFTWARE

BUDGET

BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS

CODING

INTEGRATOR

LIFE CYCLE

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