Lucid Technologies Inc

DHS is looking for a Software Developer/Programmer (AA1) – Mainframe Developer/Analyst to analyze/develop/test/migrate code for our legacy mainframe systems (COBOL, JCL, ADSO/IDMS).  As knowledge transfer happens and experience with our mainframe systems the position will help transition and build bridges to new non-mainframe systems at the same time helping keep the current legacy systems compliant.

•  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 users and business teams to correlate how the     systems support the current business, Federal and State requirements.

 •  Must complete assigned task; communicate accurate and useful status updates; follow quality standards; Ability to work in a team             environment; strong communication skills; both 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.

 Skills Matrix :

MVS JCL and Procs   5 years Required

COBOL          5 Years Required

Required          5 years Required

CICS             5 years Required

Use of File Aid for Analysis of Files  5 years Required

Familiarity with Panvalet or another Source Control repository on the mainframe  5 years Required

Defining and documenting existing Business Processes    5 years Required

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio. etc. 5 years Required 

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.  5 years required

Demonstrated ability of self-motivation, self-direction, and able to work with little or no supervision. 5 years Required

Previous experience with scheduling software (Control-M preferred) 5 Years Required

Demonstrate ability documenting and proposing architecture for non-Mainframe Systems. Highly Desired