COBOL DEVELOPER » EltasJobs

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Description

First Data (NYSE: FDC) is a global leader in commerce-enabling technology and solutions, serving approximately six million business locations and 4,000 financial institutions in 118 countries around the world. The company’s 24,000 owner-associates are dedicated to helping companies, from start-ups to the world’s largest corporations, conduct commerce every day by securing and processing more than 2,500 transactions per second and $1.9 trillion per year.

We are looking for hands-on COBOL Developers for our ongoing

US Treasury Project

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country without any visa issues. No H1B’s/EAD/OPT/L1 holders for this role.

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Mainframe Application Developer to join our team. You will utilize Mainframe tools: COBOL, JCL, CICS, VSAM, CA-Endevor, CA-Easytrieve and CA-7 and adhere to coding/testing standards and procedures. You will document and lead design reviews, provide input to the design recommendations; and provide input to information/data flow, and comply with Project Life Cycle (SDLC) Methodology in all planning steps.

Job Responsibilities

Application Developer for COBOL with experience in Mainframe applications credit and business card decisioning/processing.

As a Mainframe Application Developer, you will provide high quality technology solutions that address business needs by developing applications within mature technology environments, Maintenance, and providing 24×7 support if necessary for production engagement.

Utilize mature programming methodologies and languages and adhere to coding standards, procedures and techniques while contributing to the technical code documentation.

Participate in project planning sessions with project managers, business analysts and team members to analyze business requirements and outline the proposed IT solution.

Participate in code reviews and ensure that all solutions are aligned to pre-defined architectural specifications; identify/troubleshoot application code-related issues; and review and provide feedback to the final user documentation.

Provide implementation and post implementation support for application code and system maintenance releases.

Provide first call level production support for the suite of applications. Participate in Incident Management, Root Cause Analysis and High Risk reviews.

Skills/Qualifications

Minimum of 4-5 years of progressive experience in Information Technology with experience with mainframe based applications built with COBOL, CICS, JCL, CA7 and CHANGEMAN

Minimum of 3+ years experience with mainframe based applications built with IMS, DB2 and VSAM

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field of study or equivalent relevant experience in mainframe programming

Proficient in CLARITY

Preferred Skills:
Experience with Batch and online system with credit card or financial systems with high throughput and quick response times is preferred.

Functional experience with change management, implementation planning and release management

Experience in code management and versioning methodologies with experience with a leading code management

Financial industry experience and credit card or payment systems experience in large scale/high volume industry is preferred

In addition, First Data also offers:
Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life, Accident and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Stock Ownership Opportunities

Annual Bonus Opportunity

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Paid Time Off: Holidays, Vacation, Personal Days