Cobol/IDMS Developer
Job Description
Ready to take your Mainframe IDMS and COBOL skills to the next level? CSCI Consulting is on the hunt for a Senior Developer with at least 5 years of experience to support a cutting-edge federal project. If you’re looking for a role that’s as challenging as it is rewarding, we want you on our team.
Responsibilities
Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software
Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems
Ensures software standards are met. Analyzes user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints
Confers with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design system and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces
Designs, develops and modifies software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design
Coordinates software system installations and monitors equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met
Modify existing databases and database management systems
Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions
Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations
Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required
5 years’ experience in Mainframe IDMS and COBOL
Creativity and adaptability in problem-solving
Ability to work with clients to understand their needs
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Professional presence
Preferred Skills
Experience with Agile methodology and ADSO is a plus
Experienced with frequent use and application of technical standards, principles and theories. Works under general supervision, providing solutions to technical problems of moderate scope/complexity
Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills
Basic ability to work independently and manage one’s time
Basic knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery
Basic ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue
Basic knowledge of computer hardware and software
Knowledge of computer development software as it relates to systems, such as SQL, Visual Basic, etc.
Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently
Strong customer and vendor relationship skills
Demonstrated ability to comply with data standards and policies
Motivation to learn new technologies and methodologies that demonstrate value
Past experience working with a federal agency / state or local government agency
Department of Defense experience is a plus!