Application Developer

Introduction

Your role and responsibilities

Application Developer, IBM Corporation, Armonk, NY and various unanticipated client sites throughout the US (Up to 60% telecommuting permitted):

• Perform impact analysis for proposed enhancements to legacy and new applications.

• Analyze business requirements and develop technical solutions to meet defined system needs.

• Prepare functional and technical design specifications for application enhancements.

• Conduct gap analysis and data analysis to support system design and implementation decisions.

• Develop and maintain mainframe batch programs, copybooks, jobs, and procedures to support enterprise systems, data processing, and transaction workflows.

• Design, modify, and support online mainframe applications using CICS programs and screens.

• Generate operational and analytical reports using Job Control Language (JCL), SYNCSORT data sorting utilities, and EZTRIEVE reporting utilities.

• Debug, test, and implement application components using standard mainframe debugging and testing tools.

• Create and execute unit test data and batch jobs using Job Control Language (JCL).

• Support system, user acceptance, and performance testing by assisting with test data preparation and execution.

• Review program code, test cases, and test results to ensure compliance with established coding and quality standards.

• Provide technical guidance to project teams through code review and testing feedback.

• Coordinate project activities and support delivery timelines, issue resolution, risk management, and scope control.

• Utilize: Common Business-Oriented Language (COBOL), Customer Information Control System (CICS), Job Control Language (JCL), Virtual Storage Access Method (VSAM), Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS), z/OS Connect, Agile Methodology.

Required: Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related (employer will accept a Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years of progressive experience in lieu of a Master’s degree) and one (1) year of experience as a Software Developer or related. One (1) year of experience must include utilizing Common Business-Oriented Language (COBOL), Customer Information Control System (CICS), Job Control Language (JCL), Virtual Storage Access Method (VSAM), Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS), z/OS Connect, Agile Methodology. $193461 to $228461 per year. Full time. AV221.

Required technical and professional expertise

Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related (employer will accept a Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years of progressive experience in lieu of a Master’s degree) and one (1) year of experience as a Software Developer or related. One (1) year of experience must include utilizing Common Business-Oriented Language (COBOL), Customer Information Control System (CICS), Job Control Language (JCL), Virtual Storage Access Method (VSAM), Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS), z/OS Connect, Agile Methodology.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.