Software programmer Jobs in Providence, RI

Job#: 3053776

Job Description:

Apex Systems is a world class technology services business that incorporates industry or insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients’ digital visions.

Apex has an opportunity for a Solution Architecture - COBOL Programmer. For applicants who are interested in this opportunity, send your updated resume to

Here are the details:

Position:Solution Architecture - COBOL Programmer

Location: Hybrid

Project Duration: At least 1 Years from projected start date

The Rhode Island Department of Administration, Enterprise Technology Strategy and Services, Office of Information Technology (ETSS/OIT) is seeking a COBOL programmer to support COBOL programming requests, application interfaces at the RI Department of Labor and Training on IBM Power 9 iSeries and IBM Mainframe systems

The Programmer-Senior selected will engage in COBOL application development and associated database management.

The Programmer-Senior shall have extensive experience with COBOL, CICS, SQL programming, application interfaces, database and database support, and AS400 and mainframe system support for the systems and technologies described below.

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and engage business, technical resources, and support vendors
• COBOL programming experience
• ODBC, SFTP, FTP
• Familiarity with IBM OS utilities, VSE JCL, and intrinsic functions
• Experience with Visio, MS Office, Teams, and other common tools
• SharePoint & SharePoint Integration from AS400 and Mainframe system experience

IBM Mainframe System Programming (VSE, VM)

• Provide COBOL, JCL, and CICS programming support; maintain and make updates on current applications
• Applications use IBM SQL/DS, ADABAS databases; VSAM file structures.
• (Shared Responsibility): Develop interfaces between the mainframe and other agencies. Establish and support data transfers with SFTP, FTP, etc.
• (Shared Responsibility): Assist EOC operators with runtime errors to address programming issues
• Develop and maintain application documentation
• Leverage and utilize Syncsort, MacKinney Systems, and other IBM utilities.
• Provide technical expertise to implement best practices.
• Generate reports in response to user requirements.
• Provide operational, status, and other reports as requested.
• Assist in migration efforts to modernize the legacy applications.

IBM Power 9 I Series (AS400) Systems Programming (System/36 and Native Mode)

• Provide COBOL programming support; maintain and make updates on current applications.
• Develop and document interfaces between DLT and other agencies.
• Develop and maintain application documentation.
• Support application databases using DB2 (with multimember records) and SQL.
• Assist EOC operators with runtime errors to address programming issues.
• Provide technical expertise as needed
• Generate reports in response to user requirements.
• Provide operational, status, and other reports as requested.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation on programs, interfaces, and databases. configuration, settings, and document changes. Assist in developing technical documentation and Standard Operating Procedures
• Assist with technical documentation, audits, reviews, and processes.
• Provide operational, status, and other reports as requested.
• Assist in migration efforts to modernize the legacy applications.

The ETSS Core hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:00 PM but may be adjusted to meet the needs of the State. Occasional after-hours support may be required.

WORK LOCATION AND HOURS

-All hours are based on Eastern time. Availability during core business hours is required.

-Remote/in-person hybrid or full remote will be considered. On-site location is in Cranston, RI.

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