Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated Mainframe Analyst to analyze, maintain, and enhance existing mainframe applications while extracting and documenting business rules. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience working with COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL, and MQ programming, along with strong analytical, technical documentation, testing, and production support skills.
Key Responsibilities
• Analyze existing COBOL/CICS/DB2/MQ programs to extract and document business logic and rules.
• Review batch processing systems, including JCLs and procedures, to document program workflows.
• Perform analysis, design, coding, and testing of application code owned by the Application Team.
• Support production systems, including maintenance, enhancements, and issue resolution.
• Develop or modify programs and DB2 stored procedures and perform unit testing.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to design and implement technical solutions for case management systems.
• Participate in system and usability testing alongside business users.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.
• Work under the supervision of the AOC Project Manager or designated IT representative.
Required Qualifications
• 4-year college degree or equivalent technical study.
• 8+ years of experience with COBOL/CICS/DB2 coding, testing, and debugging.
• 8+ years of experience with IBM OS/JCL (MVS).
• 8+ years of experience with CICS.
• 8+ years of experience with IBM DB2.
• 8+ years of experience developing technical and supporting documentation.
• 8+ years of experience participating in system and usability testing with users.
• Experience coding complex DB2 stored procedures.
• Experience with MQ or APPC/LU 6.2 programming in COBOL-CICS.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with IDMS/DC to CICS conversions.
• Experience with IDMS to DB2 conversions.
• Experience with database conversions.
• Prior experience supporting case management systems or judiciary-related applications.
Physical Demands
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Sedentary work that involves sitting most of the time, with occasional movement for meetings.
• Ability to perform repetitive computer tasks using a keyboard, mouse, and monitor.