Cobol Programmer

Programmer
Brookfield, WI
6 Months

Programmer Analyst

Mainframe Programmer Analyst Consultant
*Will be developing codes for new enhancements.
Candidates:
Prefer local candidates. Is open to non local candidate but they must relocate at their own expense and be onsite every week.

Responsibilities:
Daily duties include following business and technical specifications and providing programming and analysis skills throughout the software development lifecycle of projects. Developer must be able to successfully analyze, code, and test a variety of application programs spanning both the online (CICS) and Batch(jcl) environments. Programmer should be a good communicator and not be afraid to seek out answers when needed.

Top required skills:

Analystical skills are a MUST
Must be sufficient with minimal direction
Must be able to look beyond the obvious and research. Go with the flow and embrace change.

Required Skills:

Must have some knowledge of Mutal funds and annuities
Must be a team player
Must be a go getter
Analysis: Programmer will need to understand both functional and technical specs and implement into the current TTS programming standards.
Coding: Use COBOL and DB2 in the current environment.
Testing: Should be able to use current tools including Platinum and IBM-Debug to verify project results.
Documenting: Must be able to document programs and processes using current tools including Visio, MS-Word, MS-Excel, etc.
Communication: Provide status and project updates through Microsoft Project as well as the Project Manager and Team Leader. Status of projects may be needed at anytime by the TRG Manager to identify true availability.
Support: Resolve system abends and issues as needed on variety of applications. This may include off hour implementation or support for the installation of assigned projects.

Qualifications:
5 years Mainframe experience using COBOL.
DB2, CICS, TSO, ISPF, and JCL skills are also necessary for the candidate. No management experience required.
Strong technical and communication skills, both written and verbal, are required.
Knowledgable inbut not necessary IBM-Debug, Changeman, Dumpmaster, Mainview.

Nice to have:
Exposure to mutual funds and annuities from an operations standpoint knowing the Back End and day to day of it.

Industry:
Financial Industry (Banking/Brokerage)
Candidates who have worked for companies who support financial plarforms/systems

Education:
BA/BS degree in computer science, mathematics, or similar.

Required Skills:
--See job description--df-tc

Experience/Skills
See Above

Other desired skills:
Cobol Programmer