Mainframe Programmer jobs in San Francisco, CA

Mainframe resource with advanced and proven skills in COBOL and DB2 who can quickly learn AMS system in preparation for the adding new facility types in AMS for the Reorg changes.
AMS is a large complex Mainframe system and this resource is intended to backfill for the San Mateo AMS senior developers who retired this year.
We are looking forward for someone who can start immediately and if possibly has a security clearance and working remotely is an option

 Develops specifications for systems programming activities.
• Develops and modifies software programs for the operating system.
• Develops logic for and encodes, tests, modifies and debugs software packages to suit the operating environment.
• Designs, codes, tests, and implements systems related modifications. Installs and maintains software products on the computer system.
• Analyzes and fixes problems associated with the software packages and forwards them to appropriate vendors for problem resolution.
• Monitors systems and corrects any errors or inconsistencies.
• Performs all functional duties independently.
• Works on high-visibility programs, or mission critical aspects of assigned program(s).
• Oversees the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or is responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.

Additional Skills/Experience
• A minimum of ten (10) years experience in software development and/or related field; We will take 5-10 years of experience

COBOL and DB2 experience
• Extensive knowledge of multiple operating systems (e.g. Unix, Linux, Windows);
• Extensive experience with designing, coding, testing, degugging and implementing system software solutions;
• Extensive experience installing and maintaining Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and vendor software on multiple operating systems;
• Extensive experience monitoring installed software packages, troubleshooting software problems, documenting them, and working with applicable vendors to resolve them;
• Extensive experience authoring or contributing to both program-level and user-level software-related documentation such as requirements specifications, design documents, technical manuals, and user manuals;
• Able to obtain Postal clearance;
• Excellent communication skills.