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Cobol CICS Documentation Written And Oral Communication Skills XML Advanced Consultan

Requirement id 154474

Job title Consultant

Job location in Madison, WI

Skills required Cobol, CICS, Documentation, Written And Oral Communication Skills XM

Open Date 28-Jul-2025

Close Date

Job type Contract

Duration 10 Months

Compensation DOE

Status requirement ---

Job interview type ---

Email Recruiter:coolsoft

Job Description Consultant: Cobol, CICS, Documentation, Written And Oral Communication Skills XM

Start date : 08/25/2025

End Date : 06/30/2026

Submission deadline : 8/4/2025 4:00:00 PM

Client Info : DCF

Note:

* INTERVIEW NOTES: PLEASE NOTE: A real-time screenshot photo of the candidate MUST be uploaded to candidates bid upon confirming the interview. Please see "DCF Realtime Photo Requirement & Instructions" document in the Attachments section of this posting for details.

• The supervisor is planning on in person interviews for this posting.

• Interviews will be set up shortly after the posting close date.

• MUST provide three (3) business references for the interview. (One reference must be a supervisory level.)

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Candidate MUST be physically located in the United States. International candidates/phone numbers will not be accepted.

• Candidate must follow ALL DCF work rules

• Candidate must be available to perform all work during the Central Standard Time (CST) business hours 9:00 am – 3 pm (or CST hours as defined by the hiring manager)

• Candidate will be required to provide their own equipment for this position (See job description for required specifications.)

Interview process: ONSITE INTERVIEWS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR LOCAL CANDIDATES. Local candidates preferred.

Duration: 6/30/2026, with the potential to extend for an additional term(s)

Description :

This developer position will provide application development and support for Department of Children and Families (DCF) CARES related mainframe applications. This developer will work as part of a team to develop and enhance mainframe applications using technologies such as COBOL and DB2 databases to implement maintenance & enhancement mainframe functionality.

The Cobol Mainframe Programmer 5 (CMP5) will work on high profile mainframe application projects within the Family and Economic Support Technical Services (FESTS) section. The incumbent will maintain and develop online and batch application programs by reviewing, analyzing, coding, testing and debugging application code. They will develop specifications, diagrams, flowcharts and documentation. The CMP5 will analyze and develop programs using COBOL, DB2, VSAM, and JCL for the new enhancements. The CMP5 will implement application changes, enhancements and new applications and provide post implementation support.

This position requires a bachelors degree in a related area and 8-10 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the fields concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. While this position will typically report to a project leader or manager, there will be an expectation of self-direction.

Knowledge of DCF programs, prior experience with the Wisconsin CARES system and familiarity with State of Wisconsin application systems, procedures, and development standards is highly preferred. Preference will be given to applicants with experience working with TANF or large Health and Human Services systems.

Preference will be given to candidates who also have experience in C#.NET, XML, API, SQL Server, Visual Studio, and Angular.

The candidate should have strong communication skills and should be a team player.

Call502-379-4456 Ext 100for more details. Please provide Requirement id: 154474 while calling.

Executive Order 11246, Section 503 & VEVRAA EOE, including disability/vets