Mainframe Developer

Position Description:Seeking an experienced and highly competent Senior Level COBOL Software Engineer/Developer to work on Enhancement, New Development, & Production Support Projects for a mission critical Legacy Application (Vehicle Invoicing and Drafting, VI&D). Vehicle Invoicing and Drafting is a Mainframe/COBOL Legacy application; approx. 50+ years old with Online and Batch Programs. The ideal candidate is independent, very organized, with a keen sense of detail and a natural ability to develop solutions. Candidate performs superbly under pressure and can balance a number of disparate projects. The Software Engineer must deliver their project on time and with high quality, according to defined processes. Experience with Agile methodology is a must. Difficult situations and business partner conversations must be handled tactfully. Some experience in using advanced technologies (Java, SAP, etc) is desired. Both the Business and the Team must like you, trust you, and feel comfortable around you.Skills Required:Strict Process Discipline with exposure to Agile TechniquesLogical/Critical ThinkerCOBOL ExpertJCLVSAMDB2IMS (Strong IMS - Online and Batch)IBM Utilities (file manager, IEB GENER)ENDEVORExcellent/OUTSTANDING Communications Skills (verbal and written)Superb documentation SkillsStrong ability to drive requirements gathering process with Business PartnersSuperior Technical competency with great initiativeStrong can-do attitude with a natural ability to understand a complex Application and interconnections with upstream and downstream ApplicationsSkills Preferred:Empowered, Friendly, Technically Competent, Responsible, Analytical, Team Player, Problem SolverShould be independent and empoweredExcellent communication and problem-solving skills.VERY PROCESS/DETAIL ORIENTEDSome experience using advanced Technologies (including Java, SAP, etc) is desiredExperience Required:10+ years of advanced experience working on a complex Legacy ApplicationsExperience Preferred:Experience with Agile Process and Rally Experience in using Web based technologies with COBOLEducation Required:BA+ in Computer Science or related industryAdditional Information:Empowered, Friendly, Technically Competent, Responsible, Analytical, Team Player, Problem Solver, Logical & Critical ThinkerShould be independent and empoweredExcellent communication and problem solving skills;VERY PROCESS/DETAIL ORIENTEDSelf Starter/Go Getter