Remote COBOL Programmer (Consultant)
Must be USA Citizen or Green Card Holder
NO C2C
We are looking for an experienced Solutions and Innovation Consultant (COBOL Programmer). The primary focus of this position is to deliver and support software development to Hybrid Computing environments related to the IBM System z Enterprise servers.
The consultant must have strong technical skills complemented by relationship skills and are viewed as a consultant to the customer. The Solutions and Innovation Consultant role will require a well-rounded individual with a very solid technical background as well as a proven history of successful interaction with customers. Strong communication skills, both oral and written, are required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
§ Experience, understanding and diagnose issues with the Compile, Assembly and LinkEdit processes for z/OS
§ Experience developing mainframe applications using COBOL, PL/I, Assembler, Java, and EZT for z/OS, with other programming languages as a plus.
§ Experience with IBM CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ, Liberty and z/OS Connect
§ Experience with z/OS source control platforms and processes, such as Panvalet, Endevor, SCLM, etc.
§ IBM zEnterprise Hybrid Computing offerings, including zLinux, zCX, Db2 and IDAA
§ IBM Dependency Based Build and its components, including Groovy
§ Using an IDE for mainframe development (e.g. IBM IDz, BMC Compuware Topaz, VSCode)
§ Git-based source control platforms
§ IBM UrbanCode Deploy
§ Ansible Automation Platform
§ Experience with other open-source tools would be a plus
§ DevOps/DevSecOps methodologies and best practices
§ IBM Certified Specialist – IBM zSeries Technical Version 1 and related industry certifications are preferred.
Education and/or Experience
§ BA or BS or equivalent required.
§ IBM Certified Specialist – IBM zSeries Technical Version 1 as well as related industry certifications are preferred.
§ Minimum of 5 years’ experience in customer facing environments with good presentation skills.
§ Must have current working knowledge of IBM zEnterprise Hybrid Computing offerings including but limited to zLinux, zCX and IDAA as well as DB2 DBA support for s/w development.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $155,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Compensation package:
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have in z/OS environment?
- How many years of experience do you have in IBM zEnterprise?
- You must be an American citizen or a Green Card Holder.
Experience:
- COBOL: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote