Application Architect - Mainframe IDMS COBOL

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio

Your Role And Responsibilities

Software Engineer well versed in IDMS database operations, as well as IDMS Central Version system operations. Mainframe COBOL to assist with Modernization conversion projects, including problem determination and resolution based on IDMS DB/DC behaviors

Responsibilities

• Assist with Problem determination in application modernization issues in both the converted application COBOL code, and the internal COBOL framework emulating IDMS behaviors
• Resolve issues and / or make recommendations on corrections needed
• Document issues / resolution as required
• Make modifications to internal COBOL framework as assigned
  
  

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Excellent understanding of IDMS application and Database usage including ADSO and at least 5 years of experience.
• Excellent COBOL, COBOL/CICS programming and debugging skills and at least 5 years of experience.
  
  
  
  

• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
  
  

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Understanding of other programming languages a plus
• Familiarity with SQL and DB2 Database concepts a plus