Job Description

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Job Title - Mainframe Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Develop and maintain mainframe-based applications and software.
• Write, analyze, review, and rewrite programs, using workflow chart and diagram, and applying knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, and symbolic logic.
• Perform systems analysis and programming tasks to maintain and control the use of computer systems software as a systems programmer.
• Compile and write documentation of program development and subsequent revisions, inserting comments in the coded instructions.
• 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.
• Conduct trial runs of programs and software applications to be sure they will produce the desired information and that the instructions are correct.
• Correct errors by making appropriate changes and rechecking the program to ensure that the desired results are produced.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Proficiency in mainframe technologies such as COBOL, CICS, JCL, DB2, VSAM, etc.
• Experience in software development and maintenance with an understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Good knowledge of database systems and SQL.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with modernizing legacy mainframe applications is a plus.

Roles & Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Develop and maintain mainframe-based applications and software.
• Write, analyze, review, and rewrite programs, using workflow chart and diagram, and applying knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, and symbolic logic.
• Perform systems analysis and programming tasks to maintain and control the use of computer systems software as a systems programmer.
• Compile and write documentation of program development and subsequent revisions, inserting comments in the coded instructions.
• 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.
• Conduct trial runs of programs and software applications to be sure they will produce the desired information and that the instructions are correct.
• Correct errors by making appropriate changes and rechecking the program to ensure that the desired results are produced.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Proficiency in mainframe technologies such as COBOL, CICS, JCL, DB2, VSAM, etc.
• Experience in software development and maintenance with an understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Good knowledge of database systems and SQL.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with modernizing legacy mainframe applications is a plus.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Cobol
• Vsam
• Jcl
• Db2
• Cics