: HM Note: This hybrid contract role is five (5) days in office. Candidates' resumes must include first and last name. Description Scope
Client requires a Programmer/Developer L3 with 5-9 years' of application development and support experience in IMS DB/DC Mainframe Express (PC environment) using Enterprise COBOL for ZOS, BTS, JCL and CLIST to work with the OPGT on their Trust Account Management system known as PGTAMS.
The primary objective of this project is to assist in the support and enhancements to the functionality of the Trust Account Management system.
Assignment Deliverables
Provide Cobol-based PGTAMS application support for the users on an ongoing basis
Support, maintain and enhance the Trust Accounts Management System (PGTAMS), including required testing
Perform required analysis; business requirements prepare functional specifications and detail designs
Write or change, maintain and unit test programs in IMS DB/DC Mainframe Express (PC environment) using Enterprise COBOL for ZOS, BTS, JCL and CLIST, following existing standards.
Provide support for Easytrieve processes
Write or change, maintain and unit test programs for conversion, and Integration (between the mainframe and application servers using tools such as Connect Direct, HIS and IMS connect) following existing standards.
Promote programs from development to system test. System test online and batch programs. All work must follow existing standards.
Provide support in the development & production environments.
Ensure all work completed in compliance of the OPGT's system development lifecycle (SDLC)
Prepare specifications, and document all modifications and enhancements made following existing standards.
Completed assigned project work within the timeframes set out in the project plans On-call support for PGTAMS
Respond to after hour system abends and provide immediate resolution to enable the daily batch process to complete successfully by 4:00 am
Perform daily verification of the previous business days batch process and print reports Add on-request jobs to the Ad-hoc process
Perform other functions related to the project as required under the direction of the Manager of Technology Services.
Skills Experience and Skillset Requirements Mandatory Requirements
A minimum of 5 years' knowledge of, experience with, and proven skills (within the last 9 years) developing and supporting applications in IMS DB/DC Mainframe Express (PC environment) using Enterprise COBOL for ZOS, BTS, JCL and CLIST
Desired Skills and Experience
Experience with the following:
z/OS
MVS, IMS-DB/DC (utilizing OS JCL and TSO)
Easytrieve
Databases
IMS
Enterprise COBOL; PL1
Design & Development Tools
Microfocus
IBM Mainframe Development Tools
Networks
TCP/IP
FTP & TCP3270
Middleware and Software
IMS Connect
Connect direct
Host Integration Services (HIS)
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Highly developed interpersonal skills
A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
A minimum of 5 years' knowledge of, experience with, and proven skills (within the last 9 years) developing and supporting Mainframe COBOL applications in IMS DB/DC in the z/ OS environment.
Must have similar knowledge and experience with TSO (Time Sharing Option), JCL, BTS and CLIST.
Familiarity with IMS Connect, Host Integration Services (HIS), TCP/IP and Easytrieve are also essential.
Must have experience and proven skills with IMS-DB/DC, Enterprise COBOL; PL1 z/OS an MVS, TSO (JCL, CLIST, BTS)
Criteria 2: Business Applications - 35 Points
Knowledge and proven experience with:
Trust Accounting Systems using double entry accounting practices
Other Financial Applications (Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger and Investment Management)
Case Management Applications
Integration business applications on multi-platforms
Criteria 3: Analytical and Communication Skills - 20 Points
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
Criteria 4: Public Sector Experience - 5 Points
Previous experience working in the public sector
Knowledge Transfer What needs to be KT
Codes
Scripts
To whom
Project Manager / Team members
When
1:1 meetings / team meetings / documentation on SharePoint site, throughout the duration of the project life cycle etc.
Mandatory Requirements * A minimum of 5 years' knowledge of, experience with, and proven skills (within the last 9 years) developing and supporting applications in IMS DB/DC Mainframe Express (PC environment) using Enterprise COBOL for ZOS, BTS, JCL and CLIST
Must have similar knowledge and experience with TSO (Time Sharing Option), JCL, BTS and CLIST.
Familiarity with IMS Connect, Host Integration Services (HIS), TCP/IP and Easytrieve are also essential.
Knowledge and proven experience with:
Trust Accounting Systems using double entry accounting practices
Other Financial Applications (Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger and Investment Management)
Case Management Applications
Integration business applications on multi-platforms
Nice-to-Have Requirements Experience with the following: z/OS MVS, IMS-DB/DC (utilizing OS JCL and TSO) Easytrieve Databases IMS Enterprise COBOL; PL1 Design & Development Tools Microfocus IBM Mainframe Development Tools Networks TCP/IP FTP & TCP3270 Middleware and Software IMS Connect Connect direct Host Integration Services (HIS)