Sr. Cobol Developer Remote only Plano, TX

Job Title
: Sr. Cobol Developer
Location
: Remote
Type
: Contract
 

Note:

Candidates must meet requirements to obtain and maintain a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) clearance 
Active Moderate Risk MBI clearance is a plus
 

Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Cobol Developer to join our client. This developer shall be experienced in assembler (BAL), REXX, C/C++, COBOL, JCL, and SQL-PL/SQL languages. The developer shall be familiar with mixed-platform tax processing systems and create and modify documentation on the system architecture.

The Sr Cobol Developer will have the following responsibilities:

Create, update, unit test, and maintain COBOL programs.
Maintain Assembler (BAL), REXX, C/C++, COBOL, JCL, and SQL-PL/SQL languages.
Update documentation such as Functional Specification Packages (FSPs) or Program Requirements Packages (PRPs) and/or Visio diagrams, and/or spreadsheets as needed.
Track requirements and create/execute unit test cases.
Develop and maintain DB2 SQL queries for IRS subsystems such as MTRDB; analysis and optimization provided by means of SQL tools, DB2 utilities, EXPLAIN facility.
Write, analyze, review and/or provide comments on documentation such as Unified Work Requests (UWR), UWR responses and Internal Revenue Manuals (IRM), Interface Control Documents (ICD) Computer Operator Handbooks (COH)
Rewrite programs, using workflow chart and diagram, and applying knowledge of computer capabilities, tax processing subject matter expertise, and symbolic logic.
Perform or direct the revision, repair, or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements.
Consult with managerial, engineering, and technical personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems, and suggest changes.
Perform systems analysis and programming tasks to maintain and control the use of computer systems software.
Compile and write documentation of program development and subsequent revisions, inserting comments in the coded instructions so others can understand the program.
Prepare detailed workflow charts and diagrams that describe input, output, and logical operation, and convert them into a series of instructions coded in a computer language.
Consult with and assist testers in the development, SAT and FIT environments.
 

Qualifications:

Proficient on IBM Mainframe, ALC, and JAVA
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or additional four [4] years of related experience in lieu of degree) required.
Experience in soliciting and documenting requirements, technical writing, and document preparation, and creating and utilizing test cases.
Self-starter that does not require extensive guidance.
Proactive communication skills with multi-site-located team
Over 10 + years on IMFOL development.
Understanding of business modeling and technical requirements identification processes
Demonstrated problem-solving and structured analysis skills.
Proficient presentation and facilitation skills
Experience in conducting systems analysis using design methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to create process models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to provide direction to system programmers.
Ability to communicate process changes, enhancements, and modifications – verbally or through written documentation – to management, peers, staff, and other employees so that issues and solutions are understood.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrated success in client support.