Journeyman Computer Programmer

CyberMedia Technologies

$75K — $95K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of COBOL programming experience, specifically in mainframe applications
  • Strong background in IBM mainframe environments like z/OS, VSAM, CICS, and DB2
  • Proficiency in ISPF, JCL, and IBM utilities, with a preference for job scheduling and mainframe security knowledge
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

  • Analyze complex business requirements and design technical specifications for computer platforms and applications
  • Provide coding direction to junior staff and develop original complex code
  • Serve as a senior technical subject matter expert in COBOL architecture and legacy system modernization
  • Oversee program logic verification, test data preparation, and program debugging
  • Manage systems testing and the migration of applications to production environments
  • Create documentation, technical procedures, and user guides
  • Ensure compliance with quality, security, and business continuity requirements
  • Analyze and optimize batch job streams and scheduling dependencies
  • Support production by performing root cause analysis and code defect remediation
  • Participate in legacy code assessment and modernization planning initiatives

Benefits

  • Paid vacation & sick leave
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Career training
  • Performance bonus programs
  • 401K contribution & employer match
  • 11 federal holidays
Full Job Description
We are currently looking for Journeymen Computer Programmer to join our team.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Analyzes highly complex business requirements, designs and writes technical specifications to design or redesign complex computer platforms and applications.
  • Provides coding direction to less experienced staff or develops highly complex original code.
  • Acts as a senior technical resource and subject matter expert in IBM mainframe COBOL architecture, providing guidance on code optimization, batch processing design, and legacy system modernization.
  • Verifies program logic by overseeing the preparation of test data, testing and debugging of programs.
  • Oversees overall systems testing and the migration of platforms and applications to production.
  • Develops new documentation, departmental technical procedures and user guides.
  • Assures quality, security and compliance requirements are met for supported area and oversees the creation of or updates to and testing of the business continuation plan.
  • Analyzes and optimizes batch job streams, JCL, and scheduling dependencies to improve throughput and reduce processing windows.
  • Provides production support including root cause analysis, incident resolution, and code defect remediation for mainframe applications.
  • Participates in legacy code assessment and refactoring initiatives, supporting modernization planning while maintaining system stability and continuity of operations.

Work Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience as a COBOL code programmer with a demonstrated record of achievement in mainframe COBOL application development within the past year.
  • Background and technical expertise with an IBM mainframe application development environment, including z/OS, VSAM, CICS, and DB2.
  • Proficient in ISPF, COBOL, CICS, VSAM, JCL, DB2 and IBM utilities; experience with job scheduling tools and RACF or equivalent mainframe security frameworks strongly preferred.
  • Candidate must be able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
  • Must be able to work independently and with minimum supervision.


Education:
  • Applicant must have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Clearance Requirements:
  • Preferred Secret clearance

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Cybermedia Technologies management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, where applicable and available, reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.

Please note: Candidate(s) will be required to go through pre-employment screening.

If you are looking for a fun and challenging environment with talented, motivated people to work with, CTEC is the right place for you. In addition to employee salary, we offer an array of employee benefits including:
  • Paid vacation & Sick leave
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Career training
  • Performance bonus programs
  • 401K contribution & Employer Match
  • 11 Federal Holidays

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