Job Description

Job Tittle: COBOL Mainframe Programmer VI - 144911

Location: Madison , WI 

Duration: 6+ Months potential for extension 

Client: Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF)

Candidate MUST be a WI resident or willing to relocate to WI prior to starting the role at their own expense. Local candidates preferred. This position is currently remote. However, position status is subject to change. (90% remote 10% onsite as needed) Onsite work is not likely, but candidate should be prepared to come onsite if required. 

Detailed Job Description: (Please be specific with all job duties required by the hired candidate.)

The DCF Child Care Child Welfare section is looking for a results oriented and adaptable individual with a ‘can do attitude’ to provide application development and support for Department of Children and Families (DCF) CARES related mainframe applications. The ideal candidate will work as part of a team to develop and enhance mainframe applications using technologies such as COBOL and DB2 databases to implement maintenance & enhancement mainframe functionality.

This Cobol Mainframe Programmer 6 (CMP6) will work on high profile mainframe application projects within the Child Care Child Welfare (CCCW) section, maintain online and batch application programs by reviewing, analyzing, coding, testing, and debugging application code. They will develop specifications, diagrams, flowcharts and documentation. The CMP6 will analyze and develop programs using COBOL, DB2, XML, and JCL for the new enhancements. The CMP6 will implement application changes, enhancements and new applications and provide post implementation support. Knowledge on .NET, C#, SQL Server are nice-to-have skills.

This position requires a bachelor's degree in a related area and 10+ years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

The individual in this position will:

• Be responsible for providing technical solutioning on complex eligibility application and its architecture.
• Works closely with the project lead and management to understand and prioritize project tasks. Solves complex technical problems. Understands business objectives and problems.
• Understand the requirements, analyze the system impact, develop process documents and flowcharts, design, code, unit/integration test and deploy using mainframe tools and technologies.
• Collaborate with analysts, QA, and business users to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and participate in unit and smoke testing.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, database models, and system architecture diagrams.
• Provide post-production support and resolve system issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure adherence to development standards, performance optimization, and security best practices.
• Selected candidate must provide copies of any/all certifications as part of the hiring process.

The candidate should have strong communication skills and should be a team player.

 

List any special qualifications & years of experience: (List any specific skills, software, or requirements the position will require. Optional format below)

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Qualification	Must Have/Nice to Have	Experience
Analysis and Design of Mainframe Applications	Must Have	10+ years
Analytical/problem solving skills	Must Have	10+ years
Advanced structured analysis, design, and application development for online and batch applications using COBOL/JCL/DB2/MVS Mainframe Systems: Using ChangeMan and CNTL-M	Must Have	10+ years
COBOL	Must Have	10+ years
JCL	Must Have	10+ years
Strong experience in writing complex SQLs/SPUFI using DB2	Must Have	10+ years
Postproduction support on middle to large mainframe applications	Must Have	5+ years
Experience in technical writing and documentation	Must Have	10+ years
Excel (MS)	Must Have	10+ years
Outlook	Must Have	10+ years
MS Office Products	Must Have	10+ years
Excellent organization, analytical, and oral and written communication skills	Must Have	10 years
User test, system test and user acceptance test plans	Must Have	10+ years
In-depth knowledge of system development life cycle deliverables for each phase of development	Must Have	10+ years
Requirements analysis	Must Have	5+ years
Work with customers to solve problems and support their needs	Must Have	10+ years
Web Environment - W2K web/applications servers, C#, DB2 Connect, SQL Server, ASP.Net Core, TypeScript, WebAPI or REST services	Nice to Have	3+ years
Business knowledge of state-run welfare program	Nice to Have	3+ Years
State of Wisconsin Privacy Regulations	Nice to Have	3+ years

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Local area, Remote work, Relocation,

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