Systems Administrator (COBOL Developer) IV

Artech LLC

Home, VA(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$55–$60 Per Hour
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Business Support, Cobol Programming Language, Computer Programming, Computer Systems, Compuware File-aid, Data Recovery, File Maintenance, IBM CICS (Customer Information Control System), IBM TSO/ISPF, Identify Issues, JCL (Job Control Language), License Agreements, Linux Operating System, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Word, Operating Systems, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Software Administration, Software Configuration Management, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Licenses, Software Upgrades, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Waterfall Model of Software Development, Web Services, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Home, VA
POSTED
6 days ago
Job Title: Systems Administrator (COBOL Developer) IV
Location: Remote
Duration: 8 Months +(Possible Extension)
Pay Rate: $55 - $60/hr W2 All Inclusive



Description:
The client seeks a COBOL developer to support business needs. The programmer must have extensive experience developing the COBOL/CICS language.

Maintains and supports the integrity of a variety of operating system environments (i.e.. Windows, Linux, etc.) and various computer systems.

Duties include the following: administer, install, and troubleshoot issues; perform system maintenance tasks such as system back-up, recovery and file maintenance.; schedule, install, and test system software upgrades; configure software and resolve technical problems; monitor and maintain software licensing and maintenance agreements.

Must Have Skills:
•Extensive experience in read and write COBOL programs.
•Experience in reading and writing JCL.
•Expertise in how to navigate around in TSO and how to use its various functionalities.
•Must know the basics for using Client Word and Excel.
•Knowledge of Outlook is helpful.
•Knowledge of the ChangeMan source handling software is very helpful.
•Knowledge of VSAM file processing is very helpful. Knowledge of File-Aid is very helpful.
•Works on high-visibility, or mission critical aspects of a given program, and performs all functional duties independently.
•Oversees the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.
•10+ years’ expensive experience developing/programming in COBOL/CICS.
•Experience with the following:
oJCL/PROCS
oIMS DB
oUTILITIES – IBM/others (SORT, IEBGENER, etc.)
oControl statements
oFile structures:
VSAM
DB2
ORACLE
oTSO/SPF
oDebug skills – ABEND-AID (or others)
oSQL, PL/SQL
•Web Services experience
•Strong written and verbal communication
•Proven ability to work independently and as a team member
•Software Development Lifecycle experience (Waterfall or Agile)
•A minimum of thirteen (13) to twenty (20) years’ relevant experience.
•A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is preferred. four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a college degree is required. If the individual’s degree is not in the applicable field then four additional years of related experience is required.

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Artech LLC