Responsible for conforming to customer standards and requirements and will be involved in creating and maintaining code and database structures such as COBOL, Restructured Extended Executor (REXX), Job Control Language (JCL), CLIST, DB2, as well as numerous mainframe utility tools such as SYNCSORT, File-AID/Related Data XPERT (RDX), etc. Responsible for unit testing and validation against desired outcomes. The resource is expected to function as part of a team, maintain a high level of collaboration with SSA of customers, and must demonstrate excellent communication skills to ensure success.
Develop JCL and software code using customer defined standards and software engineering best practices
Evaluate impacts of database schema changes on existing software components
Investigate and repair application defects related to business logic, middleware, or database (DB2).
Design, develop, test, debug, and implement next-generation COBOL programs using software engineering, best practices and latest technologies
Create and update JCL for efficient batch processing
Evaluate the impact of new operating systems, or versions of COBOL and Endevor on programs.
Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors, offering technical advice and influencing key stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives and enhance Leidos business outcomes.
Investigate and repair application defects regardless of component: COBOL, business logic, CICS configurations, middleware, or database (PL/SQL and Data Modeling).
Brief management, customer, team, or vendors using written or oral skills at appropriate technical level for audience
All other duties as assigned or directed.
Detailed Skills Requirements
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or a related field.
Masters or Doctorate degree may substitute for required experience
10+ years of experience with Mainframe.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Contract requirement
