Sr. COBOL Developer--W2 role

Hi,

This is Viswanath from Saksoft.

I have an exciting opportunity as a Sr. Cobol Developer with one of our clients. If you are interested in this opportunity, please share your updated Resume to proceed further.

Job Title: Sr. Cobol Developer

Location: Remote

Hire Type: Contract

Duration: 6+ months

Responsibilities:

Candidates must meet requirements to obtain and maintain a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) clearance (active Moderate Risk MBI clearance is a plus)

We are seeking a Senior Cobol Developer to join our client. This developer shall be experienced in assembler (BAL), REXX, C/C++, COBOL, JCL, and SQL-PL/SQL languages. The developer shall be familiar with mixed-platform tax processing systems and create and modify documentation on the system architecture.

The Sr Cobol Developer will have the following responsibilities:

• Create, update, unit test, and maintain COBOL programs.
• Maintain Assembler (BAL), REXX, C/C++, COBOL, JCL, and SQL-PL/SQL languages.
• Update documentation such as Functional Specification Packages (FSPs) or Program Requirements Packages (PRPs) and/or Visio diagrams, and/or spreadsheets as needed.
• Track requirements and create/execute unit test cases.
• Develop and maintain DB2 SQL queries for IRS subsystems such as MTRDB; analysis and optimization provided by means of SQL tools, DB2 utilities, EXPLAIN facility.
• Write, analyze, review and/or provide comments on documentation such as Unified Work Requests (UWR), UWR responses and Internal Revenue Manuals (IRM), Interface Control Documents (ICD) Computer Operator Handbooks (COH)
• Rewrite programs, using workflow chart and diagram, and applying knowledge of computer capabilities, tax processing subject matter expertise, and symbolic logic.
• Perform or direct the revision, repair, or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements.
• Consult with managerial, engineering, and technical personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems, and suggest changes.
• Perform systems analysis and programming tasks to maintain and control the use of computer systems software.
• Compile and write documentation of program development and subsequent revisions, inserting comments in the coded instructions so others can understand the program.
• Prepare detailed workflow charts and diagrams that describe input, output, and logical operation, and convert them into a series of instructions coded in a computer language.
• Consult with and assist testers in the development, SAT and FIT environments.

Qualifications:

• Proficient on IBM Mainframe, ALC, and JAVA
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or additional four [4] years of related experience in lieu of degree) required.
• Experience in soliciting and documenting requirements, technical writing, and document preparation, and creating and utilizing test cases.
• Self-starter that does not require extensive guidance.
• Proactive communication skills with multi-site-located team
• Over 10 + years on IMFOL development.
• Understanding of business modeling and technical requirements identification processes
• Demonstrated problem-solving and structured analysis skills.
• Proficient presentation and facilitation skills
• Experience in conducting systems analysis using design methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to create process models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to provide direction to system programmers.
• Ability to communicate process changes, enhancements, and modifications verbally or through written documentation to management, peers, staff, and other employees so that issues and solutions are understood.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated success in client support.

Thanks & Regards