HM Note: This hybrid contract role is five (5) days in office. Candidates' resumes must include first and last name.

Description

Scope

• Client requires a Programmer/Developer L3 with 5-9 years' of application development and support experience in IMS DB/DC Mainframe Express (PC environment) using Enterprise COBOL for ZOS, BTS, JCL and CLIST to work with the OPGT on their Trust Account Management system known as PGTAMS.
• The primary objective of this project is to assist in the support and enhancements to the functionality of the Trust Account Management system.

Assignment Deliverables

• Provide Cobol-based PGTAMS application support for the users on an ongoing basis
• Support, maintain and enhance the Trust Accounts Management System (PGTAMS), including required testing
• Perform required analysis; business requirements prepare functional specifications and detail designs
• Write or change, maintain and unit test programs in IMS DB/DC Mainframe Express (PC environment) using Enterprise COBOL for ZOS, BTS, JCL and CLIST, following existing standards.
• Provide support for Easytrieve processes
• Write or change, maintain and unit test programs for conversion, and Integration (between the mainframe and application servers using tools such as Connect Direct, HIS and IMS connect) following existing standards.
• Promote programs from development to system test. System test online and batch programs. All work must follow existing standards.
• Provide support in the development & production environments.
• Ensure all work completed in compliance of the OPGT's system development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Prepare specifications, and document all modifications and enhancements made following existing standards.
• Completed assigned project work within the timeframes set out in the project plans On-call support for PGTAMS
• Respond to after hour system abends and provide immediate resolution to enable the daily batch process to complete successfully by 4:00 am
• Perform daily verification of the previous business days batch process and print reports Add on-request jobs to the Ad-hoc process
• Perform other functions related to the project as required under the direction of the Manager of Technology Services.

Skills

Experience and Skillset Requirements

Mandatory Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years' knowledge of, experience with, and proven skills (within the last 9 years) developing and supporting applications in IMS DB/DC Mainframe Express (PC environment) using Enterprise COBOL for ZOS, BTS, JCL and CLIST

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience with the following:
• z/OS
• MVS, IMS-DB/DC (utilizing OS JCL and TSO)
• Easytrieve
• Databases
• IMS
• Enterprise COBOL; PL1
• Design & Development Tools
• Microfocus
• IBM Mainframe Development Tools
• Networks
• TCP/IP
• FTP & TCP3270
• Middleware and Software
• IMS Connect
• Connect direct
• Host Integration Services (HIS)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines

Resumes Evaluation/Criteria:

Criteria 1: Technical Skill and Expertise - 40 Points

• A minimum of 5 years' knowledge of, experience with, and proven skills (within the last 9 years) developing and supporting Mainframe COBOL applications in IMS DB/DC in the z/ OS environment.
• Must have similar knowledge and experience with TSO (Time Sharing Option), JCL, BTS and CLIST.
• Familiarity with IMS Connect, Host Integration Services (HIS), TCP/IP and Easytrieve are also essential.
• Must have experience and proven skills with IMS-DB/DC, Enterprise COBOL; PL1 z/OS an MVS, TSO (JCL, CLIST, BTS)

Criteria 2: Business Applications - 35 Points

• Knowledge and proven experience with:
• Trust Accounting Systems using double entry accounting practices
• Other Financial Applications (Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger and Investment Management)
• Case Management Applications
• Integration business applications on multi-platforms

Criteria 3: Analytical and Communication Skills - 20 Points

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines

Criteria 4: Public Sector Experience - 5 Points

• Previous experience working in the public sector

Knowledge Transfer

What needs to be KT

• Codes
• Scripts

To whom

• Project Manager / Team members

When

• 1:1 meetings / team meetings / documentation on SharePoint site, throughout the duration of the project life cycle etc.

Mandatory Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years' knowledge of, experience with, and proven skills (within the last 9 years) developing and supporting applications in IMS DB/DC Mainframe Express (PC environment) using Enterprise COBOL for ZOS, BTS, JCL and CLIST
• Must have similar knowledge and experience with TSO (Time Sharing Option), JCL, BTS and CLIST.
• Familiarity with IMS Connect, Host Integration Services (HIS), TCP/IP and Easytrieve are also essential.
• Knowledge and proven experience with:
• Trust Accounting Systems using double entry accounting practices
• Other Financial Applications (Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger and Investment Management)
• Case Management Applications
• Integration business applications on multi-platforms

Nice-to-Have Requirements

Experience with the following:

z/OS

MVS, IMS-DB/DC (utilizing OS JCL and TSO)

Easytrieve

Databases

IMS

Enterprise COBOL; PL1

Design & Development Tools

Microfocus

IBM Mainframe Development Tools

Networks

TCP/IP

FTP & TCP3270

Middleware and Software

IMS Connect

Connect direct

Host Integration Services (HIS)