DESCRIPTION A group a consultants (Web Developer, Interface/Mainframe Developer, and Hyperion Reports Developer) is needed for a project for a large utility in Chicago. The group will implement a Web application to interface with the company's asset management system. This application is needed to create and update Condition Reports (CR) into the asset management system's Action Requests, along with supporting reports. Overall deliverables for this project will include: design, Web site prototype, documentation of modifications, compliance with change control requirements, test results for unit and string/integration testing, source code, implementation documentation, operations guide, and status reports. These positions required at least 7-10 years of associated experience in the field and knowledge of standard concepts, practices and procedures (ie SQL, Java, MF, XML, DB2, IBM MQ Series, CSS, CGI, WebSphere Application Server, Unix, z/OS, Oracle, CICS and JavaScript). The Interface/Mainframe Developer will design and develop an interface to receive XML messages from MQ Series, parse records, and create and update Action Request/CRs and associated records in the asset management system Mainframe application according to the defined user requirements. This consultant will be responsible for compiling and deploying the interface to the development environment. The consultant will also work with the Technical Architecture team to coordinate any necessary table modifications and create CICS transactions, batch jobs, etc. Additionally, the Interface/Mainframe Developer will work directly with business subject matter experts in developing and confirming the design, support user testing, make code production-ready, perform pre-deployment activities and documentation, create an operations guide, and regularly report progress to Project Lead during scheduled status meetings and via status reports. The consultant may assist with other areas of the project (such as Web reports) as time permits. Qualifications: - 3 to 5 years of experience with Cobol, CICS, JCL, XML, IBM MQ Series, DB2 and z/OS - Desired: Omegamon, Ventyx PassPort 10.0.5/Asset Suite 5.0.5, Attachmate, HTML, Java programming, JSP, Servlets, JavaScript SKILLS Cobol, CICS, JCL, XML, IBM MQ Series, DB2, z/OS Synectics offers competitive salaries and a full suite of benefits. EOE. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here