Key Responsibilities

• Design, write, test, and maintain COBOL programs (COBOL-85, COBOL II, or later) to meet business requirements.
• Work effectively in mainframe environments such as IBM z/OS or OS/390, utilizing mainframe utilities and tools.
• Write and maintain JCL scripts to manage and execute COBOL batch jobs.
• Utilize databases commonly used with COBOL systems, such as DB2, IMS, or VSAM, to manage data effectively.
• Modify existing COBOL programs to improve functionality or address business changes.
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to understand and implement complex business logic in COBOL applications.
• Use mainframe debugging tools (e.g., Xpediter, Abend-AID) to troubleshoot and resolve issues in COBOL programs.
• Manage software version control and deployment processes in a mainframe environment to ensure code integrity and stability.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation, including program specifications, flowcharts, and operational procedures.
• Perform system testing, unit testing, and integration testing to verify that COBOL applications function correctly.
• Write well-structured, efficient COBOL code adhering to industry standards, security protocols, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in COBOL programming, particularly COBOL-85, COBOL II, or later versions.
• Extensive experience working in mainframe environments (IBM z/OS, OS/390, etc.).
• Solid understanding of JCL and other mainframe utilities.
• Experience with databases like DB2, IMS, or VSAM, and ability to write SQL queries.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to resolve complex programming issues.
• Proficiency in using mainframe debugging tools (e.g., Xpediter, Abend-AID).
• Ability to create comprehensive documentation for code and processes.
• Knowledge of other mainframe high-level languages such as Assembler or PL/1 is a plus.

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