Cobol programmer job description

TCI has an immediate need for a Cobol Programmer Eagan, MN. This is not a Corp2Corp opportunity. This is a long-term contract opportunity with the possibility of hire. In addition to competitive, market-rate based pay, TCI provides all our Consultants with Comprehensive Medical/Dental Insurance, 401k, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability benefits.
Please note that this position requires US Citizenship and a Public Trust Clearance.
Must be local to Eagan, MN, but can work remote most of the time.
RESPONSIBILITIESMainframe resource who designs, develops, implements, and maintains complex business, accounting, and management information systems.
Works on complex assignments. Works with users to define existing or new system scope and objectives.
Performs modifications to and maintenance of operational programs and procedures. Assists users in the operation of the application. Provides guidance to less experienced programmer/analysts.
Performs all functional duties independently. Works on high-visibility programs, or mission critical aspects of assigned program(s). Oversees the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or is responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.

REQUIREMENTSMainframe Developer of COBOL, VSAM, JCL, TSO/ISPF, XPEDITER, FileAid, Changeman.
A minimum of ten (10) years experience in software development and/or related field;
A degree from an accredited College/University in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline is preferred;
Able to perform all functional duties independently on high-visibility programs, or mission critical aspects of a given program;
Able to oversee the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job;
Experience training, mentoring, and providing technical direction to less experienced personnel;
Extensive knowledge of multiple operating systems (e.g. Unix, Linux, Windows);
Extensive experience with designing, coding, testing, degugging and implementing system software solutions;
Extensive experience installing and maintaining Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and vendor software on multiple operating systems;
Extensive experience monitoring installed software packages, troubleshooting software problems, documenting them, and working with applicable vendors to resolve them;
Extensive experience authoring or contributing to both program-level and user-level software-related documentation such as requirements specifications, design documents, technical manuals, and user manuals
Work with end-users and assist/mentor developers with report development.
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum processes and management tools such as VersionOne.
Knowledge of and experience in an IT Service management System (preferably ServiceNow) and ITIL processes
Must possess a valid DoD Public Trust Clearance or have the ability to obtain one. TCI will assist with transfers of clearances.

This is a remote position - candidates in any U.S. location will be considered

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) helps global companies run their mission critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid clouds. The world's largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deploy services across the Enterprise Technology Stack to drive new levels of performance, competitiveness, and customer experience. Learn more about how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues at DXC.com

At DXC we use the power of technology to deliver mission critical IT services that our customers need to modernize operations and drive innovation across their entire IT estate. We provide services across the Enterprise Technology Stack for business process outsourcing, analytics and engineering, applications, security, cloud, IT outsourcing and modern workplace.

Our DXC Insurance BPaaS and BPO services help our customers optimize and transform operations, lower costs, increase agility and open new channels for growth. Our people, technology and best practices improve and automate highly complex business processes across front, middle, and back offices - while facilitating customer experience transformation.

Essential Job Functions

• Codes, tests, debugs, implements, and documents moderately complex programs. Creates appropriate documentation in work assignments such as program code, and technical documentation.
• Design's systems and programs to meet complex business needs. Prepares detailed specifications from which programs are developed and coded. Ensures programs meet standards and technical specifications; performs technical analysis and component delivery.
• Gathers information from existing systems, analyzes program and time requirements. Assists project manager in preparing time estimates and justification for assigned tasks.
• Designs programs for projects or enhancements to existing programs.
• Writes specifications for programs of low to moderate complexity.
• Assists support and/or project personnel in resolving moderately complex program problems. Works with client and management to resolve issues and validate programming requirements within their areas of responsibility. Provides technical advice on complex programming.
• Develops test plans to verify logic of new or modified programs.
• Conducts quality assurance activities such as peer reviews.
• Creates appropriate documentation in work assignments such as program code, and technical documentation.
• Remains abreast of industry technical trends and new development to maintain current skills and remain current with industry standards.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, or related field preferred
• Six or more years of programming or testing experience
• Experience working with appropriate programming languages, operating systems, and software
• Experience working with relational databases to facilitate programming software
• Life insurance experience
• COBOL, JCL, MicroFocus
• Experience with wmA/Vantage is a highly preferred

Other Qualifications

• Programming skills
• Good personal computer and business solutions software skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills for design, creation and testing of programs
• Ability to work as part of team and independently
• Interpersonal skills to interact with team members
• Communication skills to work effectively with team members, support personnel, and clients
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Work Environment

• Remote

Joining DXC connects you to brilliant people who embrace change and seize opportunities to advance their careers and amplify customer success. At DXC we support each other and work as a team - globally and locally. Our achievements demonstrate how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues. You will be joining a team that works to create a culture of learning, diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to strong ethics and corporate citizenship.

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