Job Description :
6 months contract-to-hire position for a Sr. Cobol Programmer with Fidelity software exp. in San Antonio, TX
*We are looking for local candidates to San Antonio, TX*
C2C rate: Market
Visa Status: US Citizens and GC holders

Important: We are looking for a Sr. Cobol developer with experience using Fidelity software (previous Fidelity system upgrade exp

Responsibilities: Perform or lead programming efforts for application software and ensures successful implementation of application enhancements, conversion, and system installations. Implement enhancements and new products in support of credit union goals and initiatives. Maintain secure and stable systems and provide timely and accurate services to the credit union.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Carries out all of the duties as required in Programmer/Analyst job description plus the following:
1. Provide enthusiastic, professional and courteous service to members.
2. Provides technical guidance to IS team members and daily support / troubleshooting for specified systems focusing on improving the systems as necessary.
3. Review, revise, and maintain application and operating systems in a manner that ensures efficient operation, reliability, financial accuracy, and satisfactory data backup and recovery.
4. Develop, code, test, and install systems/releases ensuring installations are problem free with no negative impact on Members/Users and ensuring systems are easily maintainable.
5. Ensure program specifications and code are complete, accurate, and conform to standards.
6. Coordinate and/or carry out development projects of varying magnitude to meet deadlines and business objectives.
7. Develop processing, archiving and recovery procedures for systems.
8. Identify business needs and recommend / determine the most viable technological solution.
9. Provide accurate documentation and operational procedures for all system changes.
10. Provides technical support on a 24x7 basis for assigned applications in the event of critical, system-down situations
11. Performs other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Requires Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other technical field or comparable education and/or experience.
Experience with mainframe Fidelity architecture and systems.
Requires proficiency with and ability to continuously learn mainframe IBM z/OS environment including, COBOL, CICS, Assembler, Easytrieve, ISPF, VSAM, and Panvalet.
Display initiative and work effectively in a team environment.
Experience with Microsoft office tools and host integration middleware concepts preferred.
Requires excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Requires innovative problem solving skills and analytical skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Office, with occasional travel to other client’s locations and off-site vendor and training facilities.

HOURS/SHIFTS: 8:30 - 5:30 (5 days Mon-Fri Requires working a flexible workweek and hours, which may include evenings and weekends based on business needs as well as assuming 24-hour on-call support.
             

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