Beacon Technologies is seeking a COBOL Mainframe Programmer VI for our client partner. The Child Care Child Welfare section is looking for a results-oriented and adaptable individual with a ‘can do attitude’ to provide application development and support for our client's CARES related mainframe applications. The ideal candidate will work as part of a team to develop and enhance mainframe applications using technologies such as COBOL and DB2 databases to implement maintenance & enhancement mainframe functionality. This Cobol Mainframe Programmer 6 (CMP6) will work on high profile mainframe application projects within the Child Care Child Welfare (CCCW) section, maintain online and batch application programs by reviewing, analyzing, coding, testing, and debugging application code. They will develop specifications, diagrams, flowcharts and documentation. The CMP6 will analyze and develop programs using COBOL, DB2, XML, and JCL for the new enhancements. The CMP6 will implement application changes, enhancements and new applications and provide post implementation support. Knowledge on .NET, C#, SQL Server are nice-to-have skills. This position requires a bachelor's degree in a related area and 10+ years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. POSTING IS FOR WISCONSIN BASED CANDIDATES ONLY (OR THOSE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO WISCONSIN WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE START DATE). Candidates that are NOT located IN WISCONSIN or willing TO RELOCATE will NOT be considered and should not be submitted.

Top desired skills required for the position:

• Thorough understanding of Cobol mainframe development practices.
• Strong customer service and relationship management experience.
• In depth understanding of Structured Query Language.

The individual in this position will:

• Be responsible for providing technical solutioning on complex eligibility application and its architecture.
• Works closely with the project lead and management to understand and prioritize project tasks. Solves complex technical problems.
• Understands business objectives and problems.
• Understand the requirements, analyze the system impact, develop process documents and flowcharts, design, code, unit/integration test and deploy using mainframe tools and technologies.
• Collaborate with analysts, QA, and business users to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and participate in unit and smoke testing.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, database models, and system architecture diagrams.
• Provide post-production support and resolve system issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure adherence to development standards, performance optimization, and security best practices.
• Selected candidate must provide copies of any/all certifications as part of the hiring process.
• The candidate should have strong communication skills and should be a team player.

Required Qualifications:

• Analysis and Design of Mainframe Applications 10+ years
• Analytical/problem solving skills 10+ years
• Advanced structured analysis, design, and application development for online and batch applications using COBOL/JCL/DB2/MVS Mainframe Systems: Using ChangeMan and CNTL-M 10+ years
• COBOL 10+ years
• JCL 10+ years
• Strong experience in writing complex SQLs/SPUFI using DB2 10+ years
• Postproduction support on middle to large mainframe applications 5+ years
• Experience in technical writing and documentation 10+ years
• Excel (MS) 10+ years
• Outlook 10+ years
• MS Office Products 10+ years
• Excellent organization, analytical, and oral and written communication skills 10 years
• User test, system test and user acceptance test plans 10+ years
• In-depth knowledge of system development life cycle deliverables for each phase of development 10+ years
• Requirements analysis 5+ years
• Work with customers to solve problems and support their needs 10+ years
• Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and 10 or more years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of tasks. May provide consultation on complex projects and is considered to be the top-level contributor/specialist. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Web Environment - W2K web/applications servers, C#, DB2 Connect, SQL Server, ASP.Net Core, TypeScript, WebAPI or REST services 3+ years
• Business knowledge of state-run welfare program 3+ Years
• State of Wisconsin Privacy Regulations 3+ years

About Beacon Technologies

Are you looking to advance your career in information technology? Beacon Technologies offers career advancement opportunities, extensive training, and excellent benefits including paying for health and dental premiums for salaried employees. In addition to providing interesting opportunities, Beacon Technologies provides that old fashioned, personal touch, so you feel like a part of the Beacon team.

Beacon Technologies, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer with a functioning Affirmative Action Plan. It is the policy of Beacon Technologies, Inc. to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, ancestry, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Beacon Technologies, Inc. prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.