The Client
Our contracted client, The USDA is looking for a COBOL specialist to modernize their
legacy applications built on COBOL. The ideal candidate will have experience in
developing mainframe systems using COBOL, VSAM, and MVS
About Us
Orgro is a people-focused service organization creating & delivering solutions in
technology, finance, operations, and human relations that help our clients grow to meet
their unmet needs.
Responsibilities
- Proficiency in COBOL programming language
- Experience working in mainframe environments
- Ability to write and maintain complex COBOL applications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of database management systems
- Able to perform all functional duties independently on high-visibility programs, or
mission-critical aspects of a given program;
- Able to oversee the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or be responsible for
the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job;
- Experience training, mentoring, and providing technical direction to less
experienced personnel;
- Extensive experience with designing, coding, testing, debugging and
implementing system software solutions
- Extensive experience monitoring installed software packages, troubleshooting
software problems, documenting them, and working with applicable vendors to
resolve them;
Qualifications
- A minimum of 10 years of experience with application development testing
- Must have experience creating test scripts and use case scenarios for user
acceptance
- A minimum of 7 years of experience with Microsoft Test Manager Suite or similar
tool● Must have at least 7 years of experience developing Training and Standard
Operating Procedures (SOP) materials
- 7 years of experience working to facilitate collaboration across the full range of
executive, business, and technical resources
- 7 years of experience with testing efforts to include test plans, test scenarios for
SIT and UAT, and organizing users to facilitate effective tests
Highly Desired
- Experience working on state government projects/ assignments
Education/Certification
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Sciences or relations business field or
equivalent experience
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