Cobol Developer

Duration: 12 Months, extension possible based on needs and performance Job Title: Cobol Developer This is a Hybrid position. Applicant is expected to work on -site. Justification: COBOL Developer (Analyze business requirements and design applications. Modify applications improving the existing business processes. Execute cleanups from production data analysis. Monitor various system processes as assigned. Ensure complete and accurate issue tracking and reporting. Escalate production timelines to meet client requests. Identify production issues affecting code modules.) SCOPE OF SERVICES: The developers shall provide application design and development consultant services to client for the completion of client’ ongoing business process improvement program. The following descriptions and deliverables shall apply: Role: Developing applications in a Mainframe environment with integration to distributed environment resolving complex and conflicting design issues Objective: To analyze and improve existing business processes with application automation where possible. Deliverables: The developers are responsible for the following: Analyze business requirements and design applications. MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE Minimum of five (5) years of recent experience developing applications using COBOL for CICS and batch programs. Superior proficiency with mainframe applications built with JCL, COBOL and CICS. Experience working with VSAM files and DB2, integrating existing designs with new requirements. Strong experience developing in Mainframe environment resolving complex and conflicting design issues. Ability to quickly understand complex mainframe systems. Exceptional presentation and organizational skills. High written and oral communication skills. Location: Brooklyn, NY 11201. Need local and Retirement System Experience required