Cobol Programmer

Job Title: COBOL Programmer

Location: Providence, RI (hybrid but will consider remote)

Duration: 12 Months plus

Number of Hours per week: 35 Hours

IBM Mainframe System Programming (VSE, VM) Provide COBOL, JCL, and CICS programming support; maintain and make updates on current applications

1. Applications use IBM SQL/DS, ADABAS databases; VSAM file structures.
2. (Shared Responsibility): Develop interfaces between the mainframe and other agencies. Establish and support data transfers with SFTP, FTP, etc.
3. (Shared Responsibility): Assist EOC operators with runtime errors to address programming issues
4. Develop and maintain application documentation
5. Leverage and utilize Syncsort, MacKinney Systems, and other IBM utilities.
6. Provide technical expertise to implement best practices.
7. Generate reports in response to user requirements.
8. Provide operational, status, and other reports as requested.
9. Assist in migration efforts to modernize the legacy applications

IBM Power 9 I Series (AS400) Systems Programming (System/36 and Native Mode)Provide COBOL programming support; maintain and make updates on current applications.

1. Develop and document interfaces between DLT and other agencies.
2. Develop and maintain application documentation.
3. Support application databases using DB2 (with multimember records) and SQL.
4. Assist EOC operators with runtime errors to address programming issues.
5. Provide technical expertise as needed
6. Generate reports in response to user requirements.
7. Provide operational, status, and other reports as requested.
8. Maintain up-to-date documentation on programs, interfaces, and databases. configuration, settings, and document changes. Assist in developing technical documentation and Standard Operating Procedures
9. Assist with technical documentation, audits, reviews, and processes.
10. Provide operational, status, and other reports as requested.
11. Assist in migration efforts to modernize the legacy applications.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLSExperience to support and perform the duties and responsibilities described above.

1. Minimum 3-5 years’ experience
2. Ability to communicate effectively with staff and engage business, technical resources, and support vendors
3. COBOL programming experience
4. ODBC, SFTP, FTP
5. Familiarity with IBM OS utilities, VSE JCL, and intrinsic functions
6. Experience with Visio, MS Office, Teams, and other common tools
7. SharePoint & SharePoint Integration from AS400 and Mainframe system experience.

At Radiant Digital, we provide IT solutions and consulting services to help government agencies and businesses in the USA, Canada, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. On the federal side, we support agencies like NASA, the Department of State (DOS), the IRS, ACL, ACF,USDA and many others, along with numerous state and local government agencies.

We work with industries like telecom, healthcare, entertainment, oil and gas offering solutions designed to meet their specific needs. We focus on improving systems, making better use of data, and updating applications to keep up with changing markets.