Mainframe Developer

Job Description: Job Title – Mainframe DeveloperLocation – Tallahassee, FL (Remote)

Position Type : Contract- W28 to 10 years must have experienceMandatory Skill :TIBCO & WebFocus Job Duties:

The submitted candidate must be able to perform the following duties and/or tasks. Duties of the selected candidate will include, but not be limited to:Analyze current Focus programs and WebFocus reports and document the specifications for these programs and reports. Work with management to develop an overall remediation strategy for all Focus programs and reports.Analyze existing reports and work with business users to determine how these reports can be improved based on current business needs.Read and document WebFocus and Mainframe Focus queries and convert them to T-SQL queries.Work with database administrators from the Office of Information Technology to create database views and stored procedures that will facilitate the remediation of WebFocus reports.Update Focus programs to encapsulate chart of account changes mandated by Florida PALM.Update WebFocus Reports to encapsulate chart of account changes mandated by Florida PALM.Convert Focus mainframe programs using mainframe flat files as a data source to use database tables instead. Analyze financial data and make recommendations to improve the data model of financial systems.Provide administration of the Web Focus environment for the dedicated PALM remediation environment.Perform knowledge transfer with technical staff of the office of the Comptroller.Experience/Skills:

1. Candidate MUST have a minimum of 2 years' experience in Tibco Mainframe Focus or WebFocus.2. Experience with MS Power BI is preferred.3. Experience developing programs in mainframe Focus4. Experience developing processes and reports in WebFocus5. Familiarity with IBM mainframe and Job Control Language (JCL)6. Strong SQL skills and experience with the IBM DB2 relational database management system7. Well versed in data governance best practices8. Experience creating reports presenting financial data such as general ledger data, purchasing data, or revenue data9. Analytical thinking for creating relevant data reports based on end user requirements10. Understanding of how to implement solutions with multiple data sourcesPreferred Knowledge/skills:11. Knowledge of modern reporting tools such as MS Power BI, IBM Cognos, and Tableau12. Knowledge of the SCRUM Framework13. Knowledge of financial systems such as an ERP14. Familiarity with data management concepts such as Data Warehousing, Operational Data Stores, Data Lakes, and Master Data ManagementEducation: Bachelor's Degree in a field of study related to technology or finance. Work experience can substitute on a year for year basis for the degree.

Key Skills

• SQL