Engagement Type: Contract
Location: Baltimore, MD
Duration: 24 Months
Position Description:
Analyze and propose new design for reengineering of legacy system written in COBOL with native VSAM files. Develop detailed and robust requirements, code, test, and implement proposed systems. Write conversion code for VSAM to DB2. Apply prior hands-on experience with projects supporting multi-tiered architecture. Required to work as a Technical Lead and provide technical oversight to both LM and customer team members. Required SME experience with technical documentation, system design and specifications.
Required:
Experience with the following Mainframe tools: TSO/ISPF, ENDEVOR.
Platinum, QMF (DB2 tool), SPUFI (DB2 tool), Expeditor (Batch debugging tool), File Aid.
Experience with JCL, Copybooks, Parms, Procs on Mainframe.
Experience with DB2,VSAM, Flat files.
Experience with conversion from VSAM to DB2.
Experience/knowledge of relational databases, DB2 and Oracle.
Experience with HTML.
Knowledge of Java J2EE Framework.
Experience with complex programming, program debugging, data analysis, problem analysis and resolution issues within Mainframe application systems.
Designs, develops, integrates enterprise solutions, applying reverse-engineering and reengineering disciplines to develop strategic solutions.
Proven problem solving skills.
Self-managed with the ability to mentor others.
Familiarity with project management frameworks.
Ability to work with many different types of departments as well as interact with senior management.
Excellent communication and customer relationship skills.
Experience in gathering requirements/business process information.
Experience with RequisitePro or other requirements management tool.
Exposure to writing technical White Papers and systems design documents
Experience with Quality Center
Experience with developing Data Flow Diagrams and use cases
Well versed in SDLC, as well as RUP, Agile, Waterfall methodologies.
Desired:
Experience in writing Technical White Papers and systems design documents.
Self starter, highly motivated individual, and a team player who adapts to a dynamic work environment.
Familiar with Rational Unified Process, CMM/CMMI.
Familiar with MS Project and Visio.
Communication skills to present ideas and concepts effectively.
Must have either a BS (10 + years experience) or MS (9 + years experience) in Computer Science or equivalent. Experience can be a combination of either U.S. or overseas, part time or in college
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