Akkodis is seeking a Cobol Specialist for a contract position with our Fortune 500 banking client.
Rate Range: $45-47/hr W2. The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
Location: Brown Deer, WI
What are the must-have qualifications/technologies/software's for this role?
- Advanced expertise in Omni, JCL, COBOL, Linux, job scheduling, scripting, and DB2 SQL
- Possess a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Experience in job scheduling and performance optimization within Linux environments
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and enhance applications using COBOL, JCL, Omni, DB2 SQL
- Manage and schedule jobs on Linux systems, ensuring efficient and timely execution
- Create and optimize scripts to automate processes and improve operational efficiency
- Collaborate closely with business analysts, project managers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and provide effective technical solutions
- Perform detailed testing, debugging, and quality assurance tasks to ensure accuracy, reliability, and performance of applications
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues as they arise, providing timely support to meet project and operational deadlines
- Document code, processes, and project details for reference and future maintenance
What are some things that are "nice" for someone to have, but not mandatory?
- Experience with Micro Focus COBOL or similar COBOL environments
- Demonstrated expertise in testing and quality assurance practices
- Knowledge of retirement services and/or financial services industry standards and practices
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
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