Vantix Systems

Our Client is seeking a Senior Cobol Developer . The scope of work includes:

• Investigating and resolving issues reported through our ticketing system.

• Performing data extracts, data rollovers and data batch processing tasks, typically through COBOL routines or SQL statements.

• Monitoring and resolving failed jobs.

• Collaborating with business users to better understand their reported issue.

• Collaborating with other COBOL developers that work predominantly outside MASC’s business hours. Ideally this person will spend a large portion of their time troubleshooting, prioritizing, and collecting the necessary details for the other COBOL developers to be able to implement fixes with few roadblocks, like the role of a team lead.

• Assist in the interpretation of COBOL procedures to aid in modernization efforts.

• Amending current support documentation and providing documentation for change requests.

  
  

The successful candidate will work 100% remotely and will need to have availability via MS Teams.

The resource must be a Canadian citizen and reside full time in Canada and be able to work Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4;30pm CST.

• Extensive experience working on an AS400 including OS400 operating system commands.

• Extensive experience developing and maintaining COBOL code.

• Extensive experience working with SQL, ideally within DB2 for iSeries.

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to investigate and resolve both coding and data issues with minimal guidance.

• Strong aptitude to understand business rules and requirements.

• Strong technical and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong ability to prioritize and organize work with limited oversight.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to communicate effectively.

• Experience with x-Analysis.

• Experience within the insurance and accounting business domains.

• Experience leading a team.