COBOL Mainframe Programmer

• 10+ years of COBOL mainframe development experience
• 10+ years of advanced structured analysis, design, and development for online and batch applications
• Strong experience using JCL, DB2, and SQL (including complex SQLs/SPUFI)
• Experience with ChangeMan, CNTL-M
• Experience with post-production support on large-scale mainframe applications (5+ years)
• Technical documentation and system/process diagramming
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with user test, system test, and UAT planning
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Office products (10+ years)
• Strong customer service and relationship management experience

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS:

• Experience with .NET, C#, SQL Server
• ASP.Net Core, WebAPI or REST services
• Business knowledge of state-run welfare programs
• Familiarity with Wisconsin privacy regulations
• Experience in technical writing and system lifecycle documentation

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and enhance existing mainframe applications using COBOL, DB2, XML, and JCL.
• Analyze system impact, develop process flows, and document system architecture.
• Design, code, test, and debug application modules.
• Provide post-production support and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with QA and business teams to define system requirements and deliver solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, unit and smoke testing.
• Ensure development aligns with best practices for performance, security, and maintainability.
• Use tools like ChangeMan and CNTL-M for structured analysis and development.
• May provide consultation on complex projects and is considered a top-level contributor/specialist.
• Reports to unit or department manager.
• Maintain and enhance existing mainframe applications using COBOL, DB2, XML, and JCL.
• Analyze system impact, develop process flows, and document system architecture.
• Design, code, test, and debug application modules.
• Provide post-production support and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with QA and business teams to define system requirements and deliver solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, unit and smoke testing.
• Ensure development aligns with best practices for performance, security, and maintainability.
• Use tools like ChangeMan and CNTL-M for structured analysis and development.
• May provide consultation on complex projects and is considered a top-level contributor/specialist.
• Reports to unit or department manager