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Ciber

Mainframe Lead - MF COBOL Windows

Ciber, Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774


HTC Global Services wants you. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global you'll collaborate with experts.You'll join successful teams contributing to our clients' success.You'll work side by side with our clients and have long-term opportunities to advance your career with the latest emerging technologies.

At HTC Global Services our consultants have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Paid-Time-Off, Paid Holidays, 401K matching, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability Insurance, and a variety of other perks.

Job Description:

We are looking for a highly skilled Mainframe Developer with 4+ years of experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in Mainframe programming and development, with hands-on experience in COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, and VSAM. As a Mainframe Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining critical Mainframe applications, ensuring they meet business requirements and perform optimally.

Key Responsibilities:

Application Development: Design, develop, and maintain Mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, and VSAM to meet business requirements. System Analysis: Work with business analysts to understand project requirements, system specifications, and business needs, and translate them into technical solutions. Code Implementation: Write efficient, maintainable, and optimized code for batch jobs, online transaction processing (OLTP), and other system processes. Testing and Debugging: Conduct unit testing, debugging, and performance optimization to ensure that applications run effectively and efficiently. System Integration: Integrate Mainframe applications with other systems and platforms as necessary, ensuring smooth data flow and system interoperability. Troubleshooting and Support: Provide production support for Mainframe applications, troubleshooting and resolving issues promptly to minimize downtime. Documentation: Maintain clear and concise technical documentation for code, processes, and system configurations. Continuous Improvement: Participate in code reviews, follow best practices, and contribute to ongoing improvements in system design and development processes. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including other developers, testers, and project managers, to deliver quality solutions on time. Mainframe Modernization: Contribute to initiatives that aim to modernize and optimize legacy Mainframe systems, including integrating new tools or methodologies. Required Skills and Qualifications:

Experience: Minimum 4+ years of experience in Mainframe development, with expertise in COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, and VSAM. Programming Skills: Strong experience in COBOL programming, including creating and maintaining batch and online applications. Database Skills: Proficiency in using DB2 for database management and SQL queries. Mainframe Tools: Familiarity with TSO/ISPF, JCL, and debugging tools such as Abend-AID or other error diagnostics tools. Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues. Version Control: Experience with version control systems (e.g., Endevor, Git) to manage code changes. Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to work effectively with business analysts, project managers, and other team members. Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Skills:

Mainframe Modernization: Experience with modernizing Mainframe applications, transitioning to cloud environments, or integrating with newer technologies. Agile Methodology: Experience working in an Agile development environment. Performance Optimization: Experience in performance tuning and optimization of Mainframe systems. Automated Testing: Familiarity with automated testing tools and continuous integration (CI) processes in the Mainframe environment. Security: Knowledge of Mainframe security practices and implementing secure coding principles. Why Join Us?

Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a supportive and growing team. Innovative Environment: Work on challenging projects involving modernizing legacy systems and implementing new technologies. Team Culture: Join a collaborative and dynamic team that values innovation and continuous learning.

Our success as a company is built on practicing inclusion and embracing diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all employees are treated with respect and dignity. Together we work to create and maintain an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected. At HTC Global Services, our differences are embraced and celebrated. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. HTC is proud to be recognized as a National Minority Supplier.