Apex Systems
Mainframe Developer
Apex Systems is seeking a Mainframe Developer to join a team of performance driven professionals in helping to build applications within an Agile development methodology. Applicants will have a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or hold a Technical Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent combination of education and minimum 5+ years development experience). Responsibilities include: Exploring and gaining a thorough understanding of the business. Troubleshooting problems and providing support on existing products and services. Working as part of a software development team in the implementation of projects. Performing daily tasks of analysis, programming and testing as needed. Assisting with capturing business requirements, design, system architecture and development. Maintaining legacy applications (minor new development) in Micro Focus Cobol, Cobol and CICS that interact with the Departments Information Systems. Must have most recent experience within the last year coding programs in COBOL. Experience with SQL utilizing DB2 accessing by programs, writing queries in QMF and creating tables is required. Experience with JCL and job scheduling is required. Experience in software development utilizing Agile with SCRUM is desired but not required. Performing front-end, middle-tier and back-end development. Skilled in troubleshooting and weighing relative costs and benefits of potential actions. Extremely detailed oriented and able to follow Department standards, methodologies, principles and processes. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Regular and reliable attendance is required. Experience with: Cobol and CICS. Job Control Language (JCL) and job scheduling. IBM mainframe (z/OS). TSO All aspects of the software development lifecycle and workflow. Visual Studio for source control. SQL (Structured Query Language). DB2 QMF XPEDITER Preferences: Experience developing in MicroFocus Cobol using App Master Builder and Native COBOL will be given high preference. Experience with application development in highway inventory systems. Experience with SQL Server 2012 and higher. Experience with designing and building secure ASP.NET applications would give candidate ability to program in C# as well as COBOL. Experience with Web/Windows Services. Experience with SSRS reports. Experience with Agile development methodology of 2+ years. Experience with Mainframe Migration (re-hosting or re-platform). EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Apex Systems is seeking a Mainframe Developer to join a team of performance driven professionals in helping to build applications within an Agile development methodology. Applicants will have a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or hold a Technical Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent combination of education and minimum 5+ years development experience). Responsibilities include: Exploring and gaining a thorough understanding of the business. Troubleshooting problems and providing support on existing products and services. Working as part of a software development team in the implementation of projects. Performing daily tasks of analysis, programming and testing as needed. Assisting with capturing business requirements, design, system architecture and development. Maintaining legacy applications (minor new development) in Micro Focus Cobol, Cobol and CICS that interact with the Departments Information Systems. Must have most recent experience within the last year coding programs in COBOL. Experience with SQL utilizing DB2 accessing by programs, writing queries in QMF and creating tables is required. Experience with JCL and job scheduling is required. Experience in software development utilizing Agile with SCRUM is desired but not required. Performing front-end, middle-tier and back-end development. Skilled in troubleshooting and weighing relative costs and benefits of potential actions. Extremely detailed oriented and able to follow Department standards, methodologies, principles and processes. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Regular and reliable attendance is required. Experience with: Cobol and CICS. Job Control Language (JCL) and job scheduling. IBM mainframe (z/OS). TSO All aspects of the software development lifecycle and workflow. Visual Studio for source control. SQL (Structured Query Language). DB2 QMF XPEDITER Preferences: Experience developing in MicroFocus Cobol using App Master Builder and Native COBOL will be given high preference. Experience with application development in highway inventory systems. Experience with SQL Server 2012 and higher. Experience with designing and building secure ASP.NET applications would give candidate ability to program in C# as well as COBOL. Experience with Web/Windows Services. Experience with SSRS reports. Experience with Agile development methodology of 2+ years. Experience with Mainframe Migration (re-hosting or re-platform). EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.