Scope:

The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT) requires a Software Developer L3 with 5 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 OPGT s Trust Account Management system.

Deliverables:

Provide COBOLbased Trust Accounts Management System (PGTAMS) mainframe application enhancements and support including analysis prepare functional specifications and detail designs.
Develop support and maintain programs for conversion and integration (between the mainframe and application servers using tools such as Connect Direct HIS and IMS connect).
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.

Requirements

Experience and Skill Set 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

Skills and Knowledge:

Experience with the following:

z/OS
MVS IMSDB/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 problemsolving and decisionmaking skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Highly developed interpersonal skills
A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines

Mainframe Technical Skills:

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 are also essential.
Must have experience and proven skills with IMSDB/DC Enterprise COBOL; PL1 z/OS an MVS TSO (JCL CLIST BTS)

Business Applications:

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 multiplatforms

Analytical and Communications Skills:

Excellent analytical problemsolving and decisionmaking skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines

Public Sector Experience:

1 years public sector experience within the last 10 years

Experience and Skill Set 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 Skills and Knowledge: 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 Mainframe Technical Skills: 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 are also essential. Must have experience and proven skills with IMS-DB/DC, Enterprise COBOL; PL1 z/OS an MVS, TSO (JCL, CLIST, BTS) Business Applications: 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 Analytical and Communications Skills: 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 Public Sector Experience: 1+ years public sector experience within the last 10 years

Software Developer - Senior