COBOL Programmer Consultant Texas Workforce , Austin, Tx

Title:

COBOL Programmer
Agency:
Texas Workforce Commission
Solicitation: 5111425

COBOL3

Location:

101

E. 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778
Duration:
On-going, no ending date
Visa:
Must be US Citizen, Green Card, EAD. No H1B
Telework Policy:
The primary work location(s) will be at 100% Remote

Required/Preferred

Skills:

• 8 years, Required - COBOL
• 8 years, Required - Natural
• 8 years, Required - JCL
• 8 years, Required - Experience in SQL, Stored Procedures
• 8 years, Required - Working knowledge of scripting and batch processing in legacy and current technology
• 8 years, Required - Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) principles, practices and techniques of application programming and software design
• 8 years, Required - Ability to accurately test software applications using a data driven development approach
• 8 years, Required - Skill in solving problems; in scheduling, testing, installing, and implementing programs; and in troubleshooting computer software systems
• 8 years, Required - Go Anywhere

Scope/Description of Services:
The Worker(s) will provide the following services:

• Perform advanced automated systems development work as a member of the Maintenance and Operations team, participating in one or more projects concurrently.
• Responsible for activities during all phases of the system development life cycle including external customer service, analyzing and documenting requirements, coding, testing as well as resolving software, data, hardware and reporting problems and troubleshooting system issues for internal and external clients.
• Develop and test COBOL, Natural and JCL Applications that meet design specifications, including accessibility and usability requirements.
• Document current processes, create and review written specification additions/modifications and create test cases for defects involving new and modified program policies.
• Analyze, document, design, and develop logical, structured programs and systems appropriate to customer needs which are well-documented programs and that may be maintained by others.
• Test applications in accordance with agency standards. Ensure adherence to program documentation and procedural standards, and management goals and objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned to maintain operations.