Job Title:Programmer Analyst - IBM Mainframe
Job Number:0900C7R

Job Category:Applications
Primary Location:USA-NJ: NEW JERSEY-BRIDGEWATER
Schedule:Full-time
Job Type:Regular
Employee Status:Regular
Travel:Yes, 25% of the time
Job Posting:2009-Nov-03
Description


Mainframe Programmer Analyst Requirements

5+ years experience with IBM Mainframe technologies

Candidates must be competent with analysis of existing applications, processes, data modules and business requirements to develop software code and system documentation. Full Project Life cycle Experience. Ability to work with end-users.

Able to demonstrate the ability to analyze, design, develop, implement and maintain computer programs and subsystems of varied complexities

Possess exceptional technical, logical, and analytical problem solving skills

Provide off hour support as necessary

Team oriented, good attitude

Must Have: COBOL, CICS, IMS, MVS, TSO/ISPF, JCL, VSAM

Should Have: INTERTEST

Nice to Have DB2, SQL, MQSeries, File-aid, Endevor, Distribution Business and or Library Science Background

Generic Job Description

• Codes, tests, debugs, implements, and documents programs. Assists in the modification of company products and/or customer/internal systems to meet the needs of the client and/or end-user.
  
• Gathers information from the system, analyzes program and time requirements, and prepares documentation to change existing programs.
  
• Researches and analyzes existing systems and program requirements, under periodic supervision.
  
• Designs programs for projects or enhancements to existing programs.
  
• Writes specifications for programs of low to moderate complexity.
  
• Assists in resolving production support problems.
  
• Develops test plans to verify logic of new or modified programs.
  
• Creates appropriate documentation in work assignments such as program code, and technical documentation.
  
• Conducts quality assurance activities such as peer reviews.
  
• Remains abreast of industry technical trends and new development to maintain current skills and remain current with industry standards.
  

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  
• Bachelors degree in computer science, mathematics or related field preferred
  
• Two or more years of experience in programming or testing
  
• Experience working with appropriate programming languages, operating systems and software
  
• Experience working with relational databases to facilitate programming software
  

• Basic programming skills
  
• Good personal computer and business solutions software skills
  
• Analytical and problem solving skills for design, creation and testing of programs
  
• Interpersonal skills to interact with team members
  
• Communication skills to work effectively with team members, support personnel, and clients