Cobol Mainframe Developer

Job Title:

COBOL Mainframe Developer ( Onsite)

Location:

Atlanta, GA

Duration:

6+ Months

Pay Rate:

$40/hr on C2C

Interview Process:

Webcam or In Person

Note:

Candidate MUST be LOCAL to be considered for the position

Job Description

Client is looking for a skilled and experienced COBOL Mainframe Programmer/Developer. This role involves translating business requirements into robust programming solutions, maintaining and enhancing custom software, and providing production support. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the COBOL programming language, and JCL on IBM/DELL mainframe operating systems. This is a consulting position offering a challenging opportunity to contribute to critical projects and enhance your technical skills in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Translate analysis and design documents, as well as specifications, into well-structured programs.
• Maintain and enhance custom developed software by modifying and testing user data entry screens, batch processing, reports, queries, and menus.
• Conduct thorough reviews of existing code, data, and business processes to support non-database functions.
• Execute test program changes, update test files, run tests, review results, and ensure the correctness of program changes based on provided requirements.
• Identify and correct data errors through application logic and develop data analysis/summary reports utilizing IBM and Microsoft tools.
• Assist with the conversion from COBOL application to web-based application.
• Prepare both program-level and user-level documentation to support the software development lifecycle.
• Enhance software to reduce operating time or improve efficiency, following organization guidelines and procedures for code management and deployment.

Required Experience/Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in COBOL development on Mainframe, JCL development and maintenance
• Proven experience with COBOL, DB2 , JCL, Control-M
• Solid understanding of the full software development life cycle, including design, development, integration testing, and deployment.
• Ability to troubleshoot, test, and debug computer software to produce required outcomes.
• Strong analytical skills to support non-database functions, correct data errors, and develop data analysis/summary reports.
• Experience in preparing comprehensive documentation for both program-level and user-level.
• Excellent communication skills to obtain user sign-off on all changes prior to moving to production.
• Capability to follow organization guidelines and procedures for checking out source code, migrating changes, etc.
• Commitment to enhancing software for improved efficiency and reduced operating time.
• Java programing knowledge
• AWS hands on experience
• Postgres DB experience
• Kofax

Top Skills & Years of Experience

Skill

Required /Desired

Amount

of Experience

Minimum of 5 years' experience in COBOL development on Mainframe, JCL development and maintenance

Required

5

Years

Java programing knowledge

Highly desired

0

AWS hands on experience

Highly desired

0

Postgres DB experience

Highly desired

0

Kofax

Highly desired

0

Recruiter Details:

Name: Lokesh at gsksolutions dot com

Contact: Eight three two- Nine nine zero - Two four two six

About US:

GSK Solutions Inc. is a premier information technology services company dedicated to delivering exceptional consulting solutions and staff augmentation to our valued clients. With an unwavering commitment to quality, timeliness, and budgetary considerations, we consistently strive to exceed client expectations, building a strong reputation through our reliable execution. Our expertise spans commercial and custom product development, covering information security, software development, consulting, and IT audits. We excel in managing critical, time-sensitive projects for Fortune 500 clients nationwide, ensuring their success is always at the forefront of our mission.