COBOL Developer with IMS, Vsam

Job Description

Title - COBOL Developer with IMS, Vsam

Location - Columbus, Georgia, United States

Must-Have

• Proficiency in COBOL programming (COBOL-85, COBOL II, or later versions).

• Experience working with mainframe environments (IBM z/OS, OS/390, or similar).

• Strong knowledge of JCL (Job Control Language) and other mainframe utilities.

• Familiarity with databases is commonly used with COBOL systems, such as IMS and VSAM. etc.

• Ability to write, modify, and maintain batch and online COBOL programs.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex business logic.

• Ability to debug and resolve issues in COBOL programs using mainframe debugging tools (e.g., Xpediter, Abend-AID).

• Experience with software version control and deployment processes in a mainframe environment.

Good-to-Have

• Knowledge of other Mainframe High-level languages such as Assembler, Db2, PL/1 is a plus.

Key Expectations from the Role

1 Responsible for designing, writing, testing, and maintaining COBOL programs to meet the business needs of organizations

2 Ensure that legacy systems operate efficiently, and may also participate in system modernization efforts, upgrading or integrating older COBOL-based systems with newer technologies.

3 Write well-structured and efficient COBOL code based on business and system requirements

4 Perform system testing, unit testing, and integration testing to ensure that COBOL applications are functioning properly.

5 Create and maintain detailed documentation, including program specifications, flowcharts, and operational procedures

6 Ensure that COBOL programs adhere to industry standards, security protocols, and best practices.

7 Support system migration or modernization projects involving COBOL and other Mainframe applications