IDMS Developer

IDMS DEVELOPER - Candidates without recent/extensive IDMS experience will not be considered for this position. Be certain that the candidates that you submit are IDMS developers, not simply COBOL. Thanks!

Mainframe Developer/Analyst to analyze/develop/test/migrate code for our legacy FACS Mainframe System (COBOL, JCL, ADSO/IDMS). As knowledge transfer happens and experiences with our FACS system, the position will also help transition and build bridges from the new CCWIS build while helping keep the current legacy system compliant. Candidates without significant IDMS experience should not be presented to this position.

Required Skills:

Demonstrated through prior experience the ability to:

• The role is more of a technical analyst/developer.
• Trace and document data system logic and flows by reading & analyzing JCL, COBOL programs, CICS definitions, ADSO/IDMS programs, and 3rd party utility control cards, IDCAMS, SYNCSORT, and other common mainframe data manipulation processes.
• Extracting and documenting Business Rules embedded in Mainframe programs, third-party utilities, and other data manipulation products. This includes both business and functional aspects of the business rules.
• Understanding, analyzing, and documenting current Mainframe logic and flows and work with the users and business teams to correlate the same with how the systems support the current business, Federal, and State requirements.
• Must complete assigned tasks; communicate accurate and useful status updates; follow quality standards; Ability to work in a team environment; strong communication skills; written and spoken.
• Perform on-call duties for nightly and weekend batch cycles
• Attention to details is a must since the documentation generated would be the basis of system rewrites.
• Very clear, strong, and precise verbal and written communication skills are needed in order to work and coordinate with multiple teams.
• Prior DHS experience would be a plus.
• Work independently with little supervision or guidance.
• Demonstrates a willingness to independently dive in and learn new systems, processes, and business functionality.

A minimum of 5 years experience REQUIRED for the following:

• IDMS
• MVS JCL and Procs
• COBOL
• Implement data models as needed using IDMS relational database.
• Use of File Aid for Analysis of Files
• Familiarity with Panavalet or another Source Control repository on the mainframe
• Defining and documenting existing Business Processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio. etc.
• Build solutions within the specified project timelines
• Accurately prepare written correspondence that is coherent, grammatically correct, effective, professional, and engaging.
• Demonstrated ability of high levels of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability of self-motivation, self-direction, and able to work with little or no supervision.

Highly Desired:

• Use of Adobe Experience Manager
• Previous experience with scheduling software (Control-M preferred)
• Understanding and experience in building consumable Web Services with Mainframe Technology
• Demonstrate ability documenting and proposing architecture for Mainframe Systems

Skill Matrix

• MVS JCL and Procs Required 5 Years
• COBOL Required 5 Years
• Implement data models as needed using IDMS relational database. Required 5 Years
• Use of File Aid for Analysis of Files Required 5 Years
• Familiarity with Panavalet or another Source Control repository on the mainframe Required 5 Years
• Defining and documenting existing Business Processes Required 5 Years
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio. etc. Required 5 Years
• Build solutions within the specified project timelines Required 5 Years
• Accurately prepare written correspondence that is coherent, grammatically correct, effective, professional and engaging. Required 5 Years
• Demonstrated ability of high levels of interpersonal and communication skills. Required 5 Years
• Demonstrated ability of self-motivation, self-direction, and able to work with little or no supervision. Required 5 Years
• Use of Adobe Experience Manager Highly desired 5 Years
• Previous experience with scheduling software (Control-M preferred) Highly desired 5 Years
• Understanding and experience in building consumable Web Services with Mainframe Technology Highly desired 5 Years
• Demonstrate ability documenting and proposing architecture for Mainframe Systems Highly desired 5 Years