Senior Developer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mainframe Developer to support several mission-critical systems and processes. This role will provide technical expertise for ongoing interface operations, inquiry-only applications, the Child Placement and Payment System (CPPS), and Central Registry applications for the Child Welfare program. Additionally, the position will support PATH NC Data Conversion activities. Primary responsibilities include leading data conversion efforts and implementing application enhancements based on evolving business needs. The developer will diagnose and resolve application issues and provide production support using technologies such as CICS, COBOL, DB2, JCL, VSAM, stored procedures, and other supporting mainframe tools. This role also involves senior-level business and systems analysis, modeling and design, and programming using COBOL, CICS, and DB2. Duties include participating in effort estimation, consulting and planning for system modifications and enhancements, and monitoring technical activities to ensure alignment with schedules, milestones, and deliverables. The developer will also provide regular status updates, time reporting, and ensure quality assurance and compliance with state, departmental, and divisional standards. Key Responsibilities: Provide technical expertise for ongoing interface operations, inquiry-only applications, the Child Placement and Payment System (CPPS), and Central Registry applications for the Child Welfare program. Support PATH NC Data Conversion activities. Lead data conversion efforts and implement application enhancements based on evolving business needs.. Diagnose and resolve application issues and provide production support using CICS, COBOL, DB2, JCL, VSAM, stored procedures, and other supporting mainframe tools. Perform senior-level business and systems analysis, modeling and design, and programming using COBOL, CICS, and DB2. Participate in effort estimation, consulting, and planning for system modifications and enhancements Monitor technical activities to ensure alignment with schedules, milestones, and deliverables. Provide regular status updates and time reporting. Ensure quality assurance and compliance with state, departmental, and divisional standards Provide on-call availability for nightly batch processes, including both weekdays and weekends.. Required Skills & Qualifications: Required : R1. Experience in Software development and debugging using Mainframe technologies such as Cobol, CICS, JCL, DB2, TSO, VSAM(10+Years of Experience) R2.Hands on experience in Programming using DB2(Z/OS), DB2 SQLs, Stored procedures(7+Years of Experience) R3. Experience with source code management tool like Endevor(7+Years of Experience) R4. Experience with QMF, SPUFI, and FILEAID/CA-tools.(5+Years of Experience) R5 Extensive experience in debugging COBOL/DB2 application code using tools like XPEDITOR/CA-Intertest(5+Years of Experience) R6 Experience with X/PTR(reporting tool)(4+Years of Experience) R7 Experience with Zeke or similar job scheduler tools(5+Years of Experience) R8 Experience with structured system development methodologies such as agile (preferred), waterfall(5+Years of Experience) R9 Experience in understanding and gathering business requirements, reviewing specifications, developing test cases, and performing unit/system testing(7+Years of Experience) R10 Excellent written and presentation skills using Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)(5+Years of Experience) R11 Ability to develop good working relationships/partnerships with clients(5+Years of Experience) R12 Ability to translate and communicate highly technical concepts to both technical and non-IT business users(5+Years of Experience) R13 Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and time management skills(5+Years of Experience) R14 Participate in on-call support for nightly batch processes(2+Years of Experience) Highly Desired: H1. Balance business/technical background with sufficient level of technical background to provide highly credible leadership to technology teams.(1+Years of Experience)