Location: Springfield, IL
Job Description:
DSN is seeking experienced Mainframe Developers to modify existing business rules and software codes related to state’s government systems.
Position Requirements:
- Performs as individual or lead programmer for a complex system or subsystem, coordinates the analytical and programming functions required to adapt, convert or maintain applications;
- Support a complex, interrelated system that automates major technical operation; coordinates programming activities with systems analysts and other development staff;
- Prepares, reviews and revises program code, JCL and databases.
- Performs analysis and evaluation of database and program logic;
- Interviews and consults with stakeholders concerning desirable changes and performs comprehensive studies and analyses of stakeholder needs and objectives
- Identifies procedures and techniques to convert or improve existing systems.
- Following approved methodologies, develops detailed systems designs, definitions, flowcharts, and procedures
- Develops and applies cross-checks and auditing procedures to assure accuracy and reliable practices
- Determines and corrects deviations from specification for complex applications.
- Performs program coding, testing and implementation activities using COBOL, Easytrieve Plus, IMS DB/DC and DB2
- Designs and implements data conversion programs and procedures and develops and implements testing plans, programs and procedures.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or related fields (or equivalent knowledge, skill, experience and mental development),
- Four (4) or more years of progressive responsibility and experience in programming and database development; the ability to assist with maintenance, enhancement, and development of mainframe application systems
- The ability to confer with users to determine technical requirements; perform business and system analysis; code and test application programs
- Prepare application, user, and operational documentation;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as the skill to provide on-line and batch application development/support.
- Experience with the following technologies
- Enterprise Mainframe Application Platform :
- IBM MVS/ESA host operating system environment;
- Design and testing tools including TSO, JCL, and IBM utilities including Sync Sort and VSAM IDCAMS;
- IBM’s IMS DB/DC and DB2 for both programming and database design;
- SQL;
- COBOL;
- Easytrieve Plus;
- interactive debugging tool such as Microfocus Mainframe Express (MFE) and IBM Debugger;
- Panvalet; and
- IBM File Manager.
Additional Information:
Diversified Services Network Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer
