Programmer -Project Lead

Apex Systems is hiring a Sr Programmer for a client in Columbia, SC. **Must be US Citizens and able to work on a W2**Job Title: Programmer-Project LeadApex Job Reference ID: 2048048Location: Columbia, SC (fully on-site)12-month Contract• *Must be US Citizens and able to work on a W2**Est Start Date: 11/01/24SCOPE OF THE PROJECT:This assignment will support development of new Cobol business functions and troubleshooting, modification, and enhancement of existing Cobol functions within the existing application framework. The business application tier utilizes Microfocus Visual Cobol running under IIS on MS Windows 2022 servers.Projects will include business logic supporting on-line systems, batch programming, data extraction, and related reports.Candidate will also be involved with financial processing functions and production support experience is required.The candidate will work 1 on 1 with Business Analysts and will be involved with both the UI tiers, which are MS .Net applications (vb.net, c#.net) and the Oracle database tier.This contractor will be expected to work with minimal supervision, will be in direct contact with business area specialists, develop technical approaches and designs, code, test, and support these functions.Oral and written communications skills must be excellent.DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:-Analyze the web service, and batch business applications.-Take the lead in:\tanalyzing and trouble-shooting assigned system problems\tanalyzing new requirements and regulations-Propose solutions and develop technical specifications in response to business requirements-Code, test, promote, and interact with impacted users ensuring that solution meets requirements.-Provide daily and weekly status to the development manager.REQUIRED SKILLSCurrent and relevant Cobol development with microfocus visual Cobol using visual studio 2019 in windows server 2019 under ISS application programming against RDBMS (oracle, SQL).SQL for oracle db.Calling Cobol via Microsoft windows web services.Microsoft windows web service design and implementationEnterprise multi-tier system design and architectureREQUIRED EDUCATION:BACHELORS DEGREE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RELATED DISCIPLINE WITH 12 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE (Preferred)OR 14 YEARS RELATED EXPERIENCE.EEO EmployerApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@apexsystems.com or 844-463-6178.