Cobol Developer

Company: Mastech Digital, Inc.
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Location: Buffalo, NY Job Code: 233893 Posted: May 20, 2021 Description:

Mastech Digital provides digital and mainstream technology staff as well as Digital Transformation Services for all American Corporations. We are currently seeking a COBOL Developer for our client in the Banking domain. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth. This is a Contract position and the client is looking for someone to start immediately.

Duration: 6-12 Months Contract (possible extension)

Location: Buffalo, NY (100% remote with option to return to the office in Buffalo)

Role: COBOL Developer with DataStage Knowledge

Primary Skills: Cobol

Role Description: The COBOL Developer must have at least 5+ years of experience. For this role, you must have Cobol/DataStage knowledge of JIRA and Confluence.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be an experienced Cobol Developer; be able to analyze existing systems and programs to determine how/what changes that need to be made.
• Must be able to code and test the changes which includes obtaining, mocking up test data and be capable of using the tools required to test the changes.
• Change descriptions and requirements come in the form of BCRs (Business Change Requests) & PCRs (Project Change Requests) which a word-based requirement documents, which are currently in the process of being moved to JIRA. As such a basic knowledge of both JIRA and Confluence is a required attribute.
• Must also be able to work though these requirement documents and engage the Business when necessary, to work through any needed clarifications.
• To a lesser extent, a working knowledge of Data Stage is desired, the above mentioned processes apply, the only difference being changes will be coded and tested in Data Stage.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Information Technology or another related field or Equivalent.

Experience: Minimum 5+ years

Relocation: This position will not cover relocation expenses

Travel: No

Local Preferred: Yes

Note: Must be able to work on a W2 basis

Recruiter Name: Ramneet Nayyar

Recruiter Phone: 412-900-5420

Equal Employment Opportunity

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