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Mainframe Developer

Location: Trenton, NJ (Hybrid)

Position Type: Contract

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*LOCAL Only* Cobol, CICS, testing, debugging, IBS OS/JCL, DB2, IDMS to DB2, Experience with Information Builders FOCUS

Job Description

We are looking for a Mainframe Developer to support the design, development, testing, maintenance, and production support of critical applications. This position will be a full-time contract and hybrid , requiring candidates to work onsite two days per week .

What You’ll Do

• Analyze business and system requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Develop and modify mainframe applications using COBOL, CICS, DB2, and JCL
• Perform coding, component testing, assembly testing, debugging, and production support activities
• Develop and maintain program specifications and technical documentation
• Conduct unit testing and participate in system and user acceptance testing
• Collaborate with business users and technical teams to ensure successful implementation of solutions
• Support maintenance and enhancement efforts for existing applications
• Participate in database conversion and modernization efforts as needed
• Work under the direction of the Information Technology Office Project Manager or designated representative

What You'll Need

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical study
• 5+ years of overall IT and application development experience
• 5+ years of hands-on COBOL coding, testing, and debugging experience
• 5+ years of IBM OS/JCL (MVS) experience
• 5+ years of CICS development, testing, and debugging experience
• 5+ years of IBM DB2 development, testing, and debugging experience
• 5+ years of experience developing technical and user documentation
• 5+ years of experience performing usability testing and participating in system testing with end users
• 5+ years of experience developing and supporting stored procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment

Preferred:

• 5+ years of IDMS to DB2 conversion experience
• 5+ years of IDMS/DC to CICS conversion experience
• Experience with Information Builders FOCUS
• Experience supporting large-scale government or judicial systems
• Experience with legacy system modernization and database migration initiatives

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

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