Senior Mainframe Developer (Hybrid)

Job Title : Senior Mainframe Developer (Hybrid)

Location : Raleigh, NC

Duration : 12+ Month

Job Description :

The client is seeking a Senior Mainframe Developer to support several mission-critical systems and processes. This role will provide technical expertise for ongoing interface operations, inquiry-only applications, the Child Placement and Payment System (CPPS), and Central Registry applications for the Child Welfare program. Additionally, the position will support PATH client Data Conversion activities.

Responsibilities :

• Leading data conversion efforts and implementing application enhancements based on evolving business needs.
• The developer will diagnose and resolve application issues and provide production support using technologies such as CICS, COBOL, DB2, JCL, VSAM, stored procedures, and other supporting mainframe tools.
• This role also involves senior-level business and systems analysis, modeling and design, and programming using COBOL, CICS, and DB2.
• Duties include participating in effort estimation, consulting and planning for system modifications and enhancements, and monitoring technical activities to ensure alignment with schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• The developer will also provide regular status updates, time reporting, and ensure quality assurance and compliance with state, departmental, and divisional standards.

Skills :

Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience Experience in Software development and debugging using Mainframe technologies such as Cobol, CICS, JCL, DB2, TSO, VSAM Required 10 Years Hands on experience in Programming using DB2(Z / OS), DB2 SQLs, Stored procedures Required 7 Years Experience with source code management tool like Endevor Required 7 Years Experience with QMF, SPUFI, and FILEAID / CA-tools. Required 5 Years Extensive experience in debugging COBOL / DB2 application code using tools like XPEDITOR / CA-Intertest Required 5 Years Experience with X / PTR(reporting tool) Required 4 Years Experience with Zeke or similar job scheduler tools Required 5 Years Experience with structured system development methodologies such as agile (preferred), waterfall Required 5 Years Experience in understanding and gathering business requirements, reviewing specifications, developing test cases, and performing unit / system testing Required 7 Years Excellent written and presentation skills using Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) Required 5 Years Ability to develop good working relationships / partnerships with clients Required 5 Years Ability to translate and communicate highly technical concepts to both technical and non-IT business users Required 5 Years Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and time management skills Required 5 Years Participate in on-call support for nightly batch processes Required 2 Years Experience with CA-Easytrieve / Plus Highly desired 1 Years