For one of our ongoing multiyear projects we are looking for a Software Engineer with COBOL/ CICS out of Madison, WI.Application system development and support activities. Assignment in a state-wide mainframe COBOL/CICS/DB2 environment supporting the State Unemployment Insurance systems. 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. 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 State of Wisconsin application systems, procedures, and development standards.FTP to Mainframe, MVS, COBOL/DB2/CICS, SAS, SQL, SPUFI, FILEAID, CHANGEMAN, Visio and JCL.Preference will be given to qualified candidates with business knowledge of Wisconsin's unemployment insurance program and familiarity with State of Wisconsin application systems, procedures, and development standards.
