Programmer Analyst (COBOL)

MARS Solutions Group is looking for an experienced Programmer Analyst (COBOL) located in Madison, WI. Our client is a government agency looking for high-quality talent to make a difference. They are known to respect a traditional work week and often extend contracts for added job security and stability. Note: This position is 95% Remote, 5% Onsite as needed . However, position status is subject to change. POSTING IS FOR WISCONSIN BASED CANDIDATES ONLY (OR THOSE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO WISCONSIN WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE START DATE). Candidates that are NOT located IN WISCONSIN or NOT willing TO RELOCATE within that timeframe will NOT be considered. ALL WORK MUST BE DONE IN WISCONSIN. Job Description: This request is for a programmer/analyst and will provide expert level programming and analysis for Mainframe and distributed applications on projects with federal, state, administrative mandate. The program is a large/complex (1000 program, 400 table) MVS/COBOL/DB2/CICS system with additional .net distributed applications. Successful candidates must have proven development experience in MVS/SAS/COBOL/CICS/DB2/TSO/JCL languages and also some Microsoft .Net Web development experience. Candidates will have experience with structured analysis and design, as well as an understanding of full Systems Development Life Cycle. Project duties will be to work as a programmer analyst and part of a team to develop and maintain child support applications. Project duties will also include scheduling, analysis, design, coding, testing, quality assurance, ad hoc reporting (SAS), development of user documentation, training materials and help screens. First consideration will be given to those candidates that have experience with child support enforcement systems or large case management, financial or state automated systems (i.e., UI, TANF, TAX). Preference will be given to qualified candidates with business in Support business area, prior experience with the KIDS system, and familiarity with client's application systems, procedures, and development standards. Top Skills/Experience Required: Application Development and Support of CICS/DB2/TSO/COBOL/SAS/JCL Mainframe Systems and also Microsoft .Net Application Development utilizing DB2 or similar relational database Changeman and Control-M Ability to identify and create test data, create and modify files and JCL to support validation/QA of system changes Experience using SQL, SPUFI, Platinum, File Manager, Debugger, QMF Tools or equivalent Experience completing Unit/Development Testing, Systems Testing, and Supporting User Acceptance Testing Experience supporting a financial and case management child support system - all phases of the systems development life cycle. About MARS Solutions Group: MARS Solutions Group provides a range of opportunities for meaningful work by understanding that employment fit is a combination of people, process, and technology. We leverage our experienced and compassionate team to bring humanity to matching you with the right advanced technology role, and stay connected with you to help you attain your professional goals.