Locals Only Urgent Need Senior COBOL Integration Support Analyst
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Hi Friends,
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I have an urgent requirement from one of my esteem client, I will appreciate if you can have an eye on the below requirement and send me your consultant updated profile ASAP.
Position Title: Senior COBOL Integration/Support Analyst
Location: Reston, VA (Locals Only)
Duration: 6 Months
Must have Cobol, CICS, DB2, and JCL
Background:
Support for analysis, development integration, testing, implementation, and support of various technical solutions related to NextGen projects, principally FEPExpress Enhancements.
Provide Tier 1 and 2 support for any NextGen application issues and coordinating Tier 3 support with the NextGen project Scrum teams.
Support for integration of Production COBOL changes back into all NextGen environments.
Support for Pilot Plan integration and general issues resolution.
Tasks:
· Review, update and test application Software Code.
· Support the changes & analysis that are needed for support/maintenance & code synchronization.
· Integration Support for developed software.
· Create and update Production system turn-over documentation.
· Analyze and provide recommendation to improve, create or eliminate process and/or procedures currently being used or followed by the development team.
· Support testing teams and Plans in the NextGen environments.
· Analyze database changes for application operational efficiency.
Required Skills:
This position requires a BA/BS in computer science or similar discipline or equivalent experience and 5-8 years of industry experience as a Senior Developer. Specific requirements include, but are not limited to:
COBOL Programmer Analyst - Mainframe:
· Demonstrated experience within the healthcare insurance industry. Knowledge of claims systems a plus, specifically FEP claims.
· At least 8 years of mainframe-based application development experience.
· Demonstrated knowledge of COBOL applications running under CICS.
· Strongly demonstrated knowledge of DB2.
· Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) knowledge and experience with web services is strongly preferred, but not required.
· Demonstrated knowledge and best practices of testing environments and processes.
· Strong testing skills
· Excellent problem solving skills.
· Strong analytical skills.
· Excellent verbal and written communications skills
· Familiar with structured programming techniques.
· Must be able to perform assigned tasks with minimum supervision.
· Strong documentation skills.
Software:
· COBOL
· DB2
· CICS
· JCL
· REXX
· Rocket Shuttle
· Xpediter
· MQ Series
· General IBM Utilities
· ChangeMan
· FileAid
· Sync Sort
· Microsoft Suite
Reports to: Sharon Melcher, Manager, NextGen IT Systems. May receive assignments from others within team and/or Project Management.
If you are interested in the below position please forward your profile to alih@usmsystems(dot)com or call me on 703-955-3955