Remote Remote: Cobol Developer with Hogan

Description:

• This is an exciting remote contract opportunity for a Cobol Developer with Hogan experience.
• The role involves designing, coding, testing, debugging, and supporting COBOL programs for both batch and online (CICS) processing.
• The developer will be responsible for developing and maintaining JCL for job scheduling, as well as scheduling jobs using Control-M or CA-7.
• Integration of Mainframe applications with Hogan platforms, including assessment engines and reporting modules, is a key responsibility.
• The position requires performing unit testing, conducting code reviews, and collaborating with QA to resolve defects.
• Troubleshooting production incidents, performing root-cause analysis, and implementing permanent fixes are essential tasks.
• The developer will need to tune COBOL, DB2, and JCL jobs for optimal throughput and resource utilization.
• Participation in Agile ceremonies, such as daily standups, backlog grooming, and sprint demos, is expected.
• The role includes authoring and maintaining technical design documents, run books, and support procedures.
• The developer will liaise with business analysts, project managers, and operations teams to ensure timely delivery.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 5+ years of hands-on IBM Mainframe development experience with ANSI COBOL.
• Strong experience in CICS (BMS), JCL, and TSO/ISPF is required.
• Solid DB2 SQL programming and performance-tuning skills are necessary.
• Experience working with VSAM files (ESDS, KSDS, RRDS) is essential.
• Hands-on experience with Hogan, including installation, configuration, report generation, or integration APIs, is required.
• Familiarity with Mainframe source control tools such as Endevor, ChangeMan, or Git for z/OS is necessary.
• Exposure to job scheduling tools like Control-M or CA-7 and monitoring tools such as SDSF or RMF is important.
• Candidates should be comfortable working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and written/oral communication skills are required.

Benefits:

• This position offers the flexibility of remote work.
• The contract opportunity allows for the development of skills in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Participation in Agile ceremonies provides a chance to engage with a team-oriented approach.
• The role offers the opportunity to work with advanced technologies and tools in the Mainframe ecosystem.
• There is potential for professional growth and development through hands-on experience with Hogan and COBOL programming.