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COBOL Programmer

PowersolvCranston, RI🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 28, 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Cranston, RI, United States
Posted
14 hours ago
SQLCOBOL

Job Description

Note: The client prefers hybrid but will consider remote as well
  • The Client is seeking a COBOL programmer to support COBOL programming requests, application interfaces at the Department of Labor and Training on IBM Power 9 iSeries and IBM Mainframe systems
  • The Programmer-Senior selected will engage in COBOL application development and associated database management.
  • The Programmer-Senior shall have extensive experience with COBOL, CICS, SQL programming, application interfaces, database and database support, and AS400 and mainframe system support for the systems and technologies described below.

APPLICATION PROGRAMMING SUPPORT

IBM Mainframe System Programming (VSE, VM)

      • Provide COBOL, JCL, and CICS programming support; maintain and make updates on current applications
      • Applications use IBM SQL/DS, ADABAS databases; VSAM file structures.
      • (Shared Responsibility): Develop interfaces between the mainframe and other agencies. Establish and support data transfers with SFTP, FTP, etc.
      • (Shared Responsibility): Assist EOC operators with runtime errors to address programming issues
      • Develop and maintain application documentation
      • Leverage and utilize Syncsort, MacKinney Systems, and other IBM utilities.
      • Provide technical expertise to implement best practices.
      • Generate reports in response to user requirements.
      • Provide operational, status, and other reports as requested.
      • Assist in migration efforts to modernize the legacy applications.

IBM Power 9 I Series (AS400) Systems Programming (System/36 and Native Mode)

      • Provide COBOL programming support; maintain and make updates on current applications.
      • Develop and document interfaces between DLT and other agencies.
      • Develop and maintain application documentation.
      • Support application databases using DB2 (with multimember records) and SQL.
      • Assist EOC operators with runtime errors to address programming issues.
      • Provide technical expertise as needed
      • Generate reports in response to user requirements.
      • Provide operational, status, and other reports as requested.
      • Maintain up-to-date documentation on programs, interfaces, and databases. configuration, settings, and document changes. Assist in developing technical documentation and Standard Operating Procedures
      • Assist with technical documentation, audits, reviews, and processes.
      • Provide operational, status, and other reports as requested.
      • Assist in migration efforts to modernize the legacy applications.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

  • Experience to support and perform the duties and responsibilities described above.
  • Minimum 3-5 years' experience
  • COBOL Programming Experience
  • ODBC, SFTP, FTP
  • Familairity with OBM OS Utilities, CSE JCL, and instrinsic functions
  • Experience with Visio, MS Office, Teams, and other common tools
  • SharePoint & SharePoint Integration from AS400 and Mainframe system experience

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