Cobol Programmer

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Cobol Programmer (Software Engineer III) - This is a remote casual opening, this is not a full time position.

Engineer business applications utilizing COBOL and JCL in a mainframe environment.
• Develop procedures and operating instructions using CONNECT:DIRECT facility
• Update or revises existing COBOL programs, systems, and procedures to correct deficiencies and maintain more effective data handling, conversion, and storage.
• Responsible for the design, coding, testing and validation of programs that solve engineering related problems
• Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results
• Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment
• Analyzes user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
• Designs and codes new software or modifies existing software to add new features; debugs existing software and corrects defects
• Integrates existing software into new or modifies systems or operating environments
• Develops simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories
• Works closely with end-users and/or internal project teams to develop detailed technical requirements and specifications for the development of the software element for complex systems
• Directs the development of the architecture, detailed system design, coding, integration, testing and configuration management schemes for software systems

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent related experience
• 4 - 9 years of experience

Preferred:

• In-depth knowledge of mainframe architecture with four or more years of software programming and testing experience.
• Demonstrated ability in one or more of the following technologies: COBOL and JCL
• Firm knowledge of CA1, CA7, CA11, JCL, SDSF, TSO, JES2, ENDEVOR, CA-APCDOC and Compuware mainframe products.
• Extensive knowledge of the Medicare Common Working Files (CWF) and the Nation Claims History (NCH) file structures is highly desirable.
• Experience working with relational databases to facilitate software programming.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills for design, creation and testing of software programs. Must exhibit well-developed programming skills.
• Utilize Software Engineering Life Cycle best practices.
• Able to capture and document business requirements.
• Good personal computer and business solutions software skills.
• Ability to work as part of team and independently when necessary.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with team members and functional business community.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to work effectively with team members, support personnel, and end users.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform the below essential functions:

• Sitting for long periods

All hiring and promotion decisions at Empower AI are based on merit to bring the best talent available to contribute to our firm's overall success. It is the policy of Empower AI not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status. Empower AI is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.