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Apex Systems, Inc Cobol Software Engineer in Dearborn, Michigan
Job#: 2025452
Job Description:
Must be local to Michigan. Hybrid 2 days a week. 12 + Month Contract
Skills: *Required: .Strict Process Discipline with exposure to Agile Techniques .Logical/Critical Thinker .COBOL Expert .JCL .VSAM .DB2 .IMS (Strong IMS - Online and Batch) .IBM Utilities (file manager, IEB GENER) .ENDEVOR .Excellent/OUTSTANDING Communications Skills (verbal and written) .Superb documentation Skills .Strong ability to drive requirements gathering process with Business Partners .Superior Technical competency with great initiative .Strong can do attitude. with a natural ability to understand a complex Application and interconnections with upstream and downstream Applications Preferred: Empowered, Friendly, Technically Competent, Responsible, Analytical, Team Player, Problem Solver Should be independent and empowered .Excellent communication and problem solving skills; .VERY PROCESS/DETAIL ORIENTEDEducation: Required: BA+ in Computer Science or related industry Preferred:Description: Seeking an experienced and highly competent Senior Level COBOL Software Engineer/Developer to work on Enhancement, New Development, & Production Support Projects for a mission critical Legacy Application (Vehicle Invoicing and Drafting, VI&D). Vehicle Invoicing and Drafting is a Mainframe/COBOL Legacy application; approx. 50+ years old with Online and Batch Programs. The ideal candidate is independent, very organized, with a keen sense of detail and a natural ability to develop solutions. Candidate performs superbly under pressure and can balance a number of disparate projects. The Software Engineer must deliver their project on time and with high quality, according to defined processes. Experience with Agile methodology is a must. Difficult situations and business partner conversations must be handled tactfully. Both the Business and the Team must like you, trust you, and feel comfortable around you. VI&D is a mission critical application and core to Ford Motor Company, so some level of stress is expected. If youre up to the challenge, we look forward to speaking with you. Experience Required: 10+ years of advanced experience working on a complex Legacy Applications Experience Preferred: .Experience with Agile Process and Rally Additional Safety Training/Licensing/Personal Protection Requirements: Additional Information: +Empowered, Friendly, Technically Competent, Responsible, Analytical, Team Player, Problem Solver, Logical & Critical Thinker +Should be independent and empowered +Excellent communication and problem solving skills; +VERY PROCESS/DETAIL ORIENTED +Self Starter/Go Getter +Motivated to "WIN" and achieve success for VI&D and Ford Motor Company. *Hybird role
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Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer.