Description
Link Technologies is looking for a Cobol programmer for a contract assignment in Carson City, NV.
Scope
- Review and modify existing Cobol, DB2, SQL and CICS programs as required
- Document changes and follow protocols established.
- Write new programs using Cobol, DB2, SQL and CICS.
Requirements
- Have a Bachelor's degree in computer science, or any other equivalent degree with a minimum of seven (7) years of programming experience.
- Have a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in developing programs using Cobol, DB2, and CICS.
- Be proficient in both batch Cobol programming and Online (Cobol, DB2, SQL & CICS), RPCs (Remote Procedure Calls).
- Have experience in writing JCL to execute Cobol program (this is a must).
- Be an expert in writing efficient SQL queries.
- Be an expert in deriving and understanding business rules by reviewing existing Cobol, DB2, SQL and CICS programs.
- Have good communication, documentation and user requirement gathering skills.
- Be proficient in analysing, debugging, testing Cobol, DB2, SQL and CICS programs using IBM debugger.
- Be proficient in using TSO/ISPF editor.
- Have the capability to perform the functions described in Section 13, Scope of Work.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS DESIRED
- Experience in Powerbuilder or Microsoft.NET is an added advantage although not a requirement for this position.
- Public sector experience
We look forward to working with you!