Mainframe/COBOL Architect

InnoSoul•Raleigh, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

NCDES seeks to procure one contractor to fill a Mainframe Programmer Architect role. The primary responsibility is to cleanse data in the current legacy Benefit Payments System and convert the data to Oracle. The Mainframe Architect is expected to handle design, implementation, and maintenance of mainframe computer systems for DES. The primary responsibilities of this position is to assist in maintaining the Tax and FARS systems and work on the Tax Modernization project including data cleansing and conversion. The contractor will work with other technical teams to ensure that the mainframe system is properly integrated with other systems and technologies. They are expected to help resolve technical issues that arise with the mainframe system. This may include working with other technical teams to diagnose and resolve problems, as well as developing and implementing preventative measures to minimize the risk of future issues. This role will have the added duties of performing as a project lead that provides oversight and direction to a small team of other Mainframe Architects, including tracking progression on project tasks, leading meetings between the mainframe staff and business customers, and delegating assignments as needed by their direct management.

Requirements

Technical knowledge and experience with COBOL Required 10 Years
Technical knowledge and experience with CICS Required 10 Years
Technical knowledge and experience with VSAM files and relational databases Required 10 Years
Technical knowledge and experience with JCL Required 10 Years
Knowledge and experience in transferring data sets from mainframe applications to Oracle / SQL based programs Required 10 Years
Successful completion of technology projects within area of responsibility, analyzing feasibility, compatability and cost of solutions Required
Extensive technical knowledge and experience in the relevant mainframe technology environment. Highly desired 5 Years
Strong leadership skills to motivate team members, delegate tasks effectively, and provide guidance, construtive feedback, and support when needed. Required 5 Years
Must be able to communicate with team members and business section staff in a way that is clear, concise, and easily understood using terminology fami Required
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and keep track of project progress in order to report back to manag Required
Experience in a leadership position that required close coordination with team memebers and business customers. Required
Ability to identify potential problems and develop effective solutions to overcome them. Must also be able to think critically and creatively to find Required
Knowledge of VSAM and Hierarchical database structures.
Technical knowledge and experience with mainframe technology.
COBOL 10years, CICS 10 yrs, VSAM 10yrs, and JCL (10yrs.)
Knowledge and experience in converting data from one application to another (10 yrs.)
Successful completion of technology projects within area of responsibility.
Experience analyzing feasibility, compatability, and cost of solutions
Extensive technical knowledge and experience in the relevant mainframe technology environment.
Strong leadership skills to motivate team members, delegate tasks effectively, and provide guidance, construtive feedback, and support when needed.
Must be able to communicate with team members and business section staff in a way that is clear, concise, and easily understood using terminology familiar to both groups.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and keep track of project progress in order to report back to management or other senior level leaders.
Experience in a leadership position that required close coordination with team memebers and business customers.
Ability to identify potential problems and develop effective solutions to overcome them.
Must also be able to think critically and creatively to find new ways to solve problems as they arise.
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, adjust plans as needed, and stay flexible throughout the project lifecycle.

Nice To Haves

Ability to engage business experts in the purpose and use of data in the Benefit Payment Application

Responsibilities

Cleanse data in the current legacy Benefit Payments System and convert the data to Oracle.
Handle design, implementation, and maintenance of mainframe computer systems for DES.
Assist in maintaining the Tax and FARS systems.
Work on the Tax Modernization project including data cleansing and conversion.
Work with other technical teams to ensure that the mainframe system is properly integrated with other systems and technologies.
Help resolve technical issues that arise with the mainframe system.
Diagnose and resolve problems with the mainframe system.
Develop and implement preventative measures to minimize the risk of future issues.
Perform as a project lead that provides oversight and direction to a small team of other Mainframe Architects.
Track progression on project tasks.
Lead meetings between the mainframe staff and business customers.
Delegate assignments as needed by their direct management.
Analyze feasibility, compatibility, and cost of solutions.
Communicate with team members and business section staff in a clear, concise, and easily understood manner using terminology familiar to both groups.
Identify potential problems and develop effective solutions to overcome them.
Think critically and creatively to find new ways to solve problems as they arise.
Adapt to changing circumstances, adjust plans as needed, and stay flexible throughout the project lifecycle.