Mainframe COBOL FIS Developer

Mainframe COBOL FIS Developer
Fully REMOTE
Initial 6 month contract with extensions
Compensation: $64/hr-$71/hr

Basic Purpose: To support software development organizational initiatives by designing and implementing new, or modifying existing, systems/applications.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Identifies, analyzes, designs, and maintains cost-effective information technology solutions that align with business
initiatives and corporate strategies

• Works with customers (business units) to identify business requirements (e.g., needs, objectives, functions,

features, input and output

• Analyzes, defines, and documents requirements for data, workflow, logical processes, hardware, and operating systems environment, interfaces with other systems, internal and external controls, and output
• Documents, diagrams, organizes, information for inclusion in database; developing input/output record layouts, or program views

2. Designs, develops, implements, and maintains systems with support from other ISD areas, team members, and
management

• Codes programs, prepares test data, tests and debugs programs
• Revises and refines programs to account for changes in functional system requirements and equipment

• configurations
• Troubleshoots and resolves operational problems/system requirements
• Participates in testing and implementation of systems/applications

3. Provides on-going maintenance of systems/applications

• Maintains and monitors systems/applications after implementation

• Develops and maintains documentation describing program development, logic, coding, testing, changes, and corrections
• Provides technical support to customers
• Participates in training of peers and SQA staff in new or modified systems/applications

Additionally:

• Works independently with moderate guidance from higher level staff or management
• Assists in determining system requirements
• Applies specific functional knowledge to analyze and resolve moderately complex problems
• Designs, codes, debugs, and maintains moderately complex computer programs
• Works on most phases of applications programming activities
• Researches, identifies, and solves straightforward to moderately complex problems
• Analyzes possible solutions using established procedures

Specific qualifications to this position include:

• Minimum of 8 years' experience with COBOL, DB2, Command-Level CICS, JCL, Batch and TSO/ISPF
• Hands on knowledge and support of Mainframe applications that use FIS Systematics core banking systems such as IMPACS(IM), Savings/Time(ST), Loans (ALS (AC(customer), AL (Loan), AM (Both)), Combined Statements (SC), Relationship Manager(RM)
• Strong technical coding skills with a proven track record of adherence to process
• Familiarity with SDLC - Software Development Life Cycle
• Serena ChangeMan ZMF source packaging/management tool experience
• Desired: Development experience with IBM Mainframe Assembly language, with heavy use of the Concept 14

• macros set add-on product
• Desired: Working knowledge of HP Project Portfolio Management (PPM)
• Desired: Working knowledge of banking operations/processes and procedures

Unusual Working Conditions: May be required to work occasionally outside normal working hours. May be on call 24/7 to provide technical support.

QUALIFICATIONS -- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Target:

• Demonstrated experience in systems analysis & design, workflow or procedural analysis

• Demonstrated experience in application development, including determining, developing, testing, and implementing system requirements and specifications
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, plan, and organize tasks
• Experience using established testing techniques
• Demonstrated project leadership experience
• Effective research, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently, exercise initiative, and use good judgment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Skill in using PCs including word processing, database, spreadsheet, and graphics software applications and a strong understanding of the systems development life cycle (SDLC)

Desired:

• College degree in information technology, computer science or related field or equivalent experience

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