COBOL/ DB2 Application Developer

Job Title: COBOL/ DB2 Application Developer

Duration: 12 months (contract)

Location: Hartford, CT (Hybrid)

Key skills: COBOL, DB2 Application developer, SQL Server, SharePoint, .NET / C# and OOP, Agile Methodologies.

Description

In the role of the COBOL / DB2 Application developer, the following services are required:

• Perform COBOL / DB2 programming and support for LINK batch applications.
• Provide analysis/requirements to integrate applications.
• Work on all phases of SDLC and create/maintain required technical documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of Quality Assurance planning related to LINK batch processes.
• Assist to develop strategies for data acquisitions, archive recovery, integration and implementation enterprise services.
• Assist in migration and integration of data and processes from legacy systems to new applications and new technologies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver business and technical value.
• Must be very organized, pro-active and self-directed. Must be able to perform with minimal supervision.
• Must have very strong abstract thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Must have very good verbal and written communication skills.
• Work with the Application Development Manager to establish goals and code reviews while meeting requirements of projects.
• Work with management to supply input for key design and architecture decisions, as well as work estimation and resource planning.
• Provide guidance and training to team members.

An experience professional with 10 or more years of prior experience demonstrating the following knowledge and skills:

• Experience in developing and maintaining COBOL / DB2 batch applications.
• Command level TSO, ISPF, JCL and other utilities (i.e IDCAMS, IEBGENER).
• Proficient in writing SQL to develop test data and reports for QA and project related tasks.
• Ability to work with reports using SYNCSORT and performing data analysis.
• Experience in Production Support. Able to resolve abends using IBM Debugger tool.
• Experience with code control/version using Panvalet.
• Responsible for technical analysis and design, code and testing coordination.
• Gather and document system requirements.
• Ensures that projects are completed according to business requirements and are properly documented.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in database development using SQL Server; particularly the creation of database objects including tables, views, stored procedures and functions.
• Experience with SharePoint
• .NET / C# and OOP
• Familiar with Agile methodologies and manage user stories for development iterations while maintaining a good relationship with the business unit and customers.