COBOL Application Developer - Part Time (32 hours per month) - One Year

Duties:

Gathers and analyzes information regarding system and requirements, develops and/or modifies Ryan McFarland COBOL written programs to fulfill these needs. Responsibilities include the following:

* Demonstrates professional organization, documentation, communication and interpersonal skills.
* Plans and develops test data to validate new or modified programs; designs input and output forms and documents.
* Troubleshoots software problems as needed, for customers, other agencies and information systems personnel.
* Test and evaluates alternative solutions and recommend and implement appropriate applications design.
* Maintains and communicate accurate status of work performed. Interviews functional and technical staff to gather documentation required for analysis of current system architecture and application requirements.
* Writes program documentation, customer procedures and instructions.
* Experience in working with multiple tables.
* Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the team*s service by offering suggestions or direction as a member of the team.

Special Skills:

* Knowledge of Ryan McFarland COBOL Version 5.0 or greater required.
* Experience in systems analysis, design, programming required.
* Experience in the design and construction of client/server applications required.
* Knowledge of operation of personal computers, standard office software, and design and development tools required.
* Knowledge of basic accounting, statistical, business administration and office procedures required.


Preferred Skills:

* Knowledge of automated Public Guardian and Public Administration business processes and case management systems desirable.

Estimated Duration Of Job:

1 year