Position: Mainframe/COBOL Developer
Location: 100% Remote
Duration: 3-6 month C2H – Candidates must be hire eligible (USC or GC)
Must Haves:
5+ years of experience with the following programming languages and technical tools including the following:
COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2
2+ years of experience in a Healthcare environment.
Plusses:
Ability to create and execute complex test plans.
Understanding of coding best practices and adherence to standards.
Experience in creating Application Design Documents.
Experienced with MQ Series, and UDB is a plus.
Knowledge on all phases of SDLC.
Day to day:
As the Lead COBOL Developer on our team, you will work in an application development environment and analyze, design, code complex programs, or perform code/design reviews, and verify testing results to ensure adherence to quality requirements. The programs to be reviewed are COBOL/DB2 based. This position reports in to the Senior Manager, Mail Systems, Infrastructure Program.
Some of the main responsibilities for this position include:
Researching, recommending and driving implementation of new technologies.
Working closely with teams to provide bench-marked solutions to complex technical project requirements or client needs including technical design, problem resolution, implementation and operational issues.
Managing developers (Off Shore and on-site) including directing their work, assisting with questions/issues, reviewing test cases and performing code reviews.
Solving highly technical and complex problems in the areas of COBOL/DB2/CICS.
Partnering with project leader, as appropriate, to identify technical requirements and alternatives to accomplish project, while providing accurate estimates for project development and implementation.
Working with management to meet those estimates and assist in establishment of and adherence to technical direction, standards, guidelines and methodology for use in specified technologies in own discipline.
Leading technically complex phases of projects/initiatives, take accountability for technical quality and work-ability of solutions.
Transferring knowledge to team members through counseling and consultation.
The COBOL lead Developer should have knowledge of batch programming and job scheduling. They must possess strong written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to interface effectively with team members, IT groups and business users and possess strong problem solving skills.
More Project Details:
This team focuses on the Mail Order application for people who have their prescriptions sent to CVS and mailed to their house or for pick up. This application is on the front end of the process and responsible for processing the prescriptions. The team consists of java developers and mainframe developers.