Cobol Architect at Bright Vision Technologies | Albany, NY, US | Rezi

Cobol Architect at Bright Vision Technologies

Cobol Architect

Bright Vision Technologies · Albany, NY, US

6 days ago

Cobol Architect

Bright Vision Technologies · Albany, NY, US

7 days ago
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About the Role

Bright Vision Technologies is seeking an experienced Cobol Architect to support the Tax Modernization Program. The selected candidate will play a lead role in the Integrated Account System (IAS) Modernization Project, a major initiative focused on modernizing legacy systems within the Client's Department of Taxation and Finance. The modernization program encompasses multiple projects supporting critical business areas, including Collections and Accounts Receivable and Taxpayer Accounting. The IAS Modernization Project involves converting existing legacy mainframe applications and databases to modern platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical architecture and design activities for the IAS Modernization Project.
  • Analyze existing mainframe applications, databases, interfaces, and batch processes.
  • Support the conversion of legacy mainframe systems to new technology platforms.
  • Develop and maintain complex tax accounting applications using COBOL, Client, CICS, IDMS, DB2, MQ Series, JCL, and TSO.
  • Design and optimize complex database structures in IBM DB2 for z/OS and DB2 for LUW environments.
  • Participate in application development, data conversion, integration, system testing, and implementation activities.
  • Conduct application performance analysis, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
  • Support large-scale databases containing one terabyte or more of data.
  • Collaborate with technical teams, business stakeholders, and end users to understand system requirements.
  • Provide technical leadership, architectural guidance, maintenance support, and issue resolution for complex taxation systems.

Requirements

  • Minimum 7 years of COBOL programming experience in an IBM mainframe environment.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience with IBM DB2 for LUW, including working with databases of one terabyte or larger and using XQuery.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience with IDMS and DMLO in a mainframe environment.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience with Client (Application Productivity System) and CICS in a mainframe environment.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience with IBM MQ Series.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience with IBM DB2 for z/OS, including working with complex database structures.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience with IBM MVS JCL in a mainframe environment.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience with TSO in a mainframe environment.
  • Minimum 7 years of application performance analysis and tuning experience.

Skills

  • COBOL
  • Client (Application Productivity System)
  • CICS
  • IDMS
  • DB2
  • MQ Series
  • JCL
  • TSO
  • IBM DB2 for z/OS
  • IBM DB2 for LUW
  • XQuery
  • DMLO
  • IBM MVS JCL

Location

  • Albany, NY
  • Manhattan

Work Type

  • Hybrid
  • Long-Term Contract

Experience Level

  • Minimum 7 years of COBOL programming experience
  • Minimum 3 years of experience with IBM DB2 for LUW
  • Minimum 7 years of experience with IDMS and DMLO
  • Minimum 7 years of experience with Client and CICS
  • Minimum 7 years of experience with IBM MQ Series
  • Minimum 7 years of experience with IBM DB2 for z/OS
  • Minimum 7 years of experience with IBM MVS JCL
  • Minimum 7 years of experience with TSO
  • Minimum 7 years of application performance analysis and tuning experience

Education Level

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

About the Company

  • Bright Vision Technologies is a technology consulting and software development company delivering cloud, AI, data, and enterprise solutions across the United States.
  • This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and well-respected organization offering tremendous career growth potential.

Equal Opportunity

  • Bright Vision Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • Bright Vision Technologies (BV Teck) is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, leaves of absence, termination, layoffs, and recall.
  • BV Teck expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination. Any improper interference with employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.