Technical Requirements

Respond to system users to provide technical solutions to resolve programming issue that are specific to their daily operation.

Update/create JCL, flowcharts,  control procedures

Resolve mainframe production system ABENDs .  Systems must be returned to production before next schedule run.  Working directly with users and using available documentation - must be able to: identify system, identify problem and resolve problem.

Create ad-hoc assistance/reports using mainframe utilities such as: VISION RESULTS, SYNCSORT

Document all system modification as required by the IRMA Quality Assurance Unit to implement production jobs.

Troubleshoot mainframe system problems – perform analysis and diagnose production system problem and implement changes to resolve problems in CICS programs, Batch System Reports, or data files.

Providing mainframe application maintenance/development and VSAM (sequential) data file expertise to IRMA staff and DHMH

Performing software (application and VSAM (sequential) data file) development, modifications, testing (test cases & test data), and implementation

Provide suggestions for efficiencies in the methods DHMH-IRMA uses for maintaining code and enhancing mainframe systems.  After peer review, implement approved recommendations.

Maintain documentation and status reports  in Microsoft Visual SourceSafe

Create technical documentation of all implemented changes

Create and modify dataflow and/or system flow diagrams

Identify files necessary for Disaster recovery

Document  changes to programs (and new programs developed) for end users

Expand files and fields

Monitor capacity and recommend system storage.  (Plan for and estimate future storage requirements)

Follow SDLC standards and procedures

Create and Maintain Project Schedule in Microsoft Project