Pyramid Consulting Group
Mainframe Software Development
Pyramid Consulting Group, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, us, 15289
Principal Activities and Duties:• Prepares and assist with the creation and maintenance of all types of documentation.• Creates and maintains IBM JCL.• Writes COBOL code that accesses different file structures, including sequential files, VSAM and an IDMS database.• Communicates accurate task status to supervisor and peers.• Investigates and solves system problems, including off-hours calls.• Maintains working knowledge of the technological advances in the computer industry in general and computer environment specifically.• Reviews incoming enhancement requests and incident tickets to ensure they are properly assigned to individuals and ensure they are addressed in a timely manner.
Qualifications:• College degree with concentration in Information Technology required. Will accept professional work experience in lieu of education.• Seven (7) years of experience in a programming environment required.• Clearly proven analytical and relevant programming skills in Mainframe, COBOL (JCL, CICS, VSAM, IDMS highly desired)• Ability to work independently or with team members to turn requirements into design documents.• Ability to architect/design, code, unit test, and implement complex solutions to technical problems.• Ability to document deployment and backout plans for code changes going into production.• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, peers, users and senior management.• Candidate must be able to work under pressure and have proven ability to meet deadlines.
Qualifications:• College degree with concentration in Information Technology required. Will accept professional work experience in lieu of education.• Seven (7) years of experience in a programming environment required.• Clearly proven analytical and relevant programming skills in Mainframe, COBOL (JCL, CICS, VSAM, IDMS highly desired)• Ability to work independently or with team members to turn requirements into design documents.• Ability to architect/design, code, unit test, and implement complex solutions to technical problems.• Ability to document deployment and backout plans for code changes going into production.• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, peers, users and senior management.• Candidate must be able to work under pressure and have proven ability to meet deadlines.