COBOL Mainframe Programmer V

Job Category: COBOL Mainframe Programmer V
Job Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Madison Wisconsin
Compensation: Depends on Experience
W2: W2-Contract Only; Kindly note that applications on a C2C basis will not be considered for this role.
JPS-3689 | Posted On: 06/05/2025 | Closes On: 06/11/2025
Description:
 

Staff supplementation – Application system development and support activities. Assignment in a state-wide mainframe COBOL/CICS/DB2 environment supporting the State Unemployment Insurance systems.

Responsibilities:

  • This positions will assist DWD applications development staff support mainframe COBOL/CICS, and DB2 systems.
  • Candidates must have proven experience and understanding of the full system development life-cycle of applications development.
  • DB2, VSAM, and CICS mainframe application experience and proficiency in COBOL development of code with very strong analytical skills are required.
  • Successful candidates must also have an excellent understanding of problem resolution and testing.
  • These positions will function as part of the mainframe applications development support team, and will get their direction from lead workers within the unit.

Skills:

  • The successful candidates must have excellent oral and written communications skills, as well as excellent ‘people skills’.
  • Preference will be given to qualified candidates with business knowledge of Wisconsin’s unemployment insurance program and familiarity with client application systems, procedures, and development standards.

Hardware/Software Environment

  • FTP to Mainframe, MVS, COBOL/DB2/CICS, SAS, SQL, SPUFI, FILEAID, CHANGEMAN, Visio and JCL