Job Description

Link Technologies (LinkTechConsulting.com), a Las Vegas-based IT consulting firm, is currently seeking a Cobol Programmer to join our team for a contract opportunity.

Project Overview

The application (CARRS) is an integrated system that is supported by both client server and web applications written in Power Builder, VB.NET, ASP.NET, COBOL, DB2, ZEKE, JCL, CICS, and SQL Server.  The DMV application has over 900 internal users, 800,000 portal accounts, many external customers, and interfaces with local, State and Federal agencies. The core application runs on System Z with multiple CICS and DB2 environments secured by RACF. The core application is COBOL/DB2 programs that run both in batch and CICS environments. 

Scope of Work

The consultant will be working on the following but not limited to:

• COBOL, CICS, DB2 queries, JCL, ZEKE.
• Produce extensive reports and data exports.
• Provide status reports as required by personnel.
• Log activity and time using time tracking software (Jira) daily.
• Follow guidelines established by the client.
• Support IT teams as needed.
• Document changes and follow protocols established by the client.
• Promptly and accurately respond to Webex, MS Teams, emails, etc.
• Interact with IT teams and complete the assigned tasks in the scope of work
• Strictly follow IT standards and procedures
• DB2 database and dataset backup and recovery.
• Refresh data, as needed.
• Clone and establish additional application environments, as needed.
• Aid in data conversion projects and extract data to staging environments, as needed.
• Maintain privacy and security of data.
• Support Application Lifecycle, application development tools, as needed.
• Migrate database changes.
• Document and update procedures and check list.
• Coordinate DR testing and support data conversion and migration.
• Help IT teams with SQL review and tuning.
• Discuss business requirements and help with application and database design.

Deliverables

Consultant must:

• Complete work and project tasks assigned.
• Consultant must provide daily / weekly status reports of the project with details on tasks and hours spent on each task, as well as:
  • Overall completion status of the project in terms of the approved project plan and schedule.
  • Document problems that were encountered and proposed/actual resolution.
  • Document issues that need to be addressed.
  • Document accomplishments during the period.
  • Document activities to be accomplished during the next reporting period.

Experience and Skills Required

• Have the capability to perform the functions described in Scope of Work section.
• Have relevant experience, with a minimum of nine (9) years in COBOL, CICS, DB2 queries, JCL.
• Have experience working in complex DB2 environments with multiple subsystems.
• Be experienced working on ZOS tools and utilities - TSO, ISPF, SDSF, JCL, RACF, REXX.
• Be experienced with using DB2 tools - SPUFI, QMF or equivalent.
• Be proficient with making entries in DB2 utilities.
• Be able to work with the IT teams to understand the requirements and design databases.
• Have expertise in evaluating and tuning SQL queries.
• Have good knowledge of COBOL/CICS/DB2 application programming environment.
• Have good communication, documentation and user requirement gathering skills.
• Be proficient in analyzing, debugging, and troubleshooting issues and ABENDs.
• Be a team player who can work with other contractors/consultants and permanent employees under a complex team structure.

Experience and Skills Preferred

• Experience with PowerBuilder programming
• Experience configuring DB2 Connect.
• Experience working with Application Lifecycle Management tools like LCM, SCLM, RTC, or similar.

 Link Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors protected by law.