NC FAST Senior Developer

NC-DHHS is seeking a Senior mainframe developer to provide support for multiple efforts in NC FAST and legacy Child Welfare applications.

NC FAST 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 NC Data Conversion activities.

Primary responsibilities include 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.

Please note : This position requires on-call availability for nightly batch processes, including both weekdays and weekends.

Required / Desired 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

Years

Experience with source code management tool like Endevor

Required

Years

Experience with QMF, SPUFI, and FILEAID / CA-tools.

Required

Years

Extensive experience in debugging COBOL / DB2 application code using tools like XPEDITOR / CA-Intertest

Required

Years

Experience with X / PTR(reporting tool)

Required

Years

Experience with Zeke or similar job scheduler tools

Required

Years

Experience with structured system development methodologies such as agile (preferred), waterfall

Required

Years

Experience in understanding and gathering business requirements, reviewing specifications, developing test cases, and performing unit / system testing

Required

Years

Excellent written and presentation skills using Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)

Required

Years

Ability to develop good working relationships / partnerships with clients

Required

Years

Ability to translate and communicate highly technical concepts to both technical and non-IT business users

Required

Years

Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and time management skills

Required

Years

Participate in on-call support for nightly batch processes

Required

Years

Experience with CA-Easytrieve / Plus

Highly desired

Years

Questions

No.

Question

Question1

Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement?

Question2

Please list candidate's email address HERE that will be used when submitting E-RTR.

Question3

Please indicate how soon this candidate is available to start work. Vendors are encouraged to submit candidates that are available for the duration of the assignment.

Question4

Will the candidate be subcontracted at the time of submission (Yes or No)?

Question5

Vendor must notify the agency if any portion of the requirements listed in this task order are to be outsourced to other countries. Do you accept this requirement?

Question6

The client is requesting that candidates to provide 2 references prior to final selection. The references must be recent from a Sr Manager / Director overseeing the candidate's work. Do you accept this requirement?

Question7

Please provide candidate's current location (City and state), NOT a Yes or No response.

Question8

Payment for all approved hours will be paid at the straight hourly rate regardless of the total hours worked by the engaged resource. It is the responsibility of the supplier to adhere to any applicable compensation laws including payment for overtime hours. Do you accept this requirement?

Question9

Please confirm you have thoroughly validated, and attest to the accuracy of, the credentials listed throughout this candidate s VectorVMS profile and resume pursuant to Section 5.2.5 of ITS-009440. Do you confirm?

Question10

Candidates submitted above the rate of -10 may not be considered. Final hourly pay will be between -5 and -10 based on the candidate s level of experience and interview performance. Do you accept this requirement?