Randstad Digital Americas · 18 hours ago
Mainframe COBOL Programmer
Randstad Digital Americas is seeking a Mainframe COBOL Programmer to design and write programs using COBOL and other mainframe technologies. The role involves developing automated solutions, translating business requirements into technical specifications, and ensuring the quality of application changes through testing and debugging.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Design and write programs and enhancements using COBOL, CICS, ADABAS, VSAM and IBM JCL
Contribute to the development of complex automated solutions and monitoring the performance of applications
Complete unit and system test application changes to ensure quality of work
Review customer business requirements and translate them into technical specifications
Write technical specifications and complex code, engage with business analysts and stakeholders to understand functional requirements and contribute to completion of functional specifications
Analyze, debug and resolve defects in applications
Adhere to software development standards and principles of mainframe batch and on-line processing
Troubleshoot issues that arise during nightly batch processing
Provide schedule and technical performance projections
Prepare detailed work/action plans, system problem resolutions and enhancements
Qualification
Required
Design and write programs and enhancements using COBOL, CICS, ADABAS, VSAM and IBM JCL
Contribute to the development of complex automated solutions and monitoring the performance of applications
Complete unit and system test application changes to ensure quality of work
Review customer business requirements and translate them into technical specifications
Write technical specifications and complex code, engage with business analysts and stakeholders to understand functional requirements and contribute to completion of functional specifications
Analyze, debug and resolve defects in applications
Adhere to software development standards and principles of mainframe batch and on-line processing
Troubleshoot issues that arise during nightly batch processing
Provide schedule and technical performance projections
Prepare detailed work/action plans, system problem resolutions and enhancements
Knowledge of Cobol programming, CICS programming, VSAM, and ADABAS databases, IBM JCL
Knowledge of best practices in application operational support based in ITIL processes, IT SDLC methodologies, industry best practices in all facets of IT application development based in CMMI processes
Knowledge of design effective data processing systems
Knowledge of develop programs
Knowledge of project life cycle and tools
Knowledge of research and assessment methodologies
Knowledge of IT testing processes and IT audit procedures
Knowledge of using software testing tools
Knowledge of preparing flowcharts and workplans
Skill in problem solving and the communication of ideas and concepts
Skill in critical thinking processes and strategies
Skill in balancing the management of multiple responsibilities
Skill in writing and composition of complex issues and ideas
Skill in excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills
Skill in strong customer service skills
Ability to demonstrate job commitment and caring
Ability to remain customer service focused
Ability to communicate effectively with clients and peers
Ability to demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams and across organizations
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships inside and outside of the organization
Ability to demonstrated ability to apply creative solutions to business problems to ensure business needs are most effectively met
Ability to demonstrated ability to evaluate and test emerging technologies
Ability to demonstrated ability to quickly learn and develop in new programming languages, APIs and platforms
Benefits
Medical
Prescription
Dental
Vision
AD&D
Life insurance offerings
Short-term disability
401K plan
Company
Randstad Digital Americas
Randstad Digital is a trusted digital enablement partner that facilitates accelerated transformation for businesses by providing global talent, capacity, and solutions across specialized domains.