Mainframe Programmer

DPP is seeking a Mainframe Programmer for a fully remote opportunity with our client.Work location: Fully remote. Comfortable working during Eastern time zone.Duration : 9 months, with the possibility of extensionTerm: W2 positionCandidate location: Candidate must reside in the "lower 48" United StatesPosition summary:The Mainframe Programmer will assist with knowledge transfer and will be responsible for Mainframe code changes as well as documenting the inputs and outputs of the code.This project includes backfill on production systems, potentially working on smaller short-term projects and includes working with customers, development staff, operational staff and QA staff.Responsibilities:Work collaboratively with the Medicaid Services MMIS and MEDS Teams to make coding changes to COBOL and ADS programs using an IDMS Network Database or IDMS Relational Database, Technical and design specifications.Debug, unit test, and integration test coding changes.Support Quality Assurance staff during QA, User Acceptance, and External Testing by making needed coding changes.Communicate effectively in both written and spoken communication. work collaboratively with Agency staff and other contracted staff.Perform On-Call duties on a rotational basis.Required skills:10+ years of experience with Mainframe10+ years of experience with MVS COBOL10+ years of experience with JCL10+ years of experience with IDMS/Network7+ years of experience with CA-ADS5+ years of experience with Changeman5+ years of experience with CICS5+ years of experience with VSAMPreferred skills:SASFile-AidMedicaid or Medicare Claims processingMQEndevorXpeditorSoft skills:Effective Communication Skills (written and oral)Adaptability, Flexibility, Self-motivationProblem Solving, Analytical Thinking, Time ManagementAbility to work effectively in a stressful environmentRequired education:Associate's degree or equivalent work experienceInterested? Learn more:Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Mike at Mike.Strain@dppit.com to learn more about this position (# 26-00452 ).Authorized US Worker - US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time. EOE/AA/V/DDPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP .