Job Seekers, Please send resumes to resumes@hireitpeople.com Short Description:  The Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department is seeking a Microfocus programmer to work on the mainframe migrate.
Complete Description:  Local candidates preferred but not requiredNo multi-layering subcontractors - Candidates should be direct to submitting vendor
This project will require the programmer to have experience with MicroFocus Visual Cobol and Windows/Powershell scripts.  The Programmer would be added to the existing mainframe migration teams that consist of AHTD employee team and off-site consultant team.  This programmer would need to work on site at AHTD with the AHTD team.
QUALIFICATIONS• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related technical field• Experience with upgrading/migrating mainframe Cobol • Experience writing Windows/Powershell scripts. • Experience rewriting mainframe Easytrieve programs into Micro Focus COBOL programs• Experience working with the Highway Department’s applications and environment • Ability to comprehend complex technical and logical concepts and adapt quickly to changes• Ability to prioritize and manage concurrent projects, demonstrate initiative and work independently with minimal supervision• Strong written and verbal communication skills required

SkillRequired / DesiredAmountof ExperienceMicroFocus Visual Cobol 2.2Required4Years.NET Framework 4.0 & higherRequired3YearsSQL Server 2005, 2008 R2 & 2012Required4YearsVisual Studio 2010/2012Required3YearsWindows Scripts/Powershell ScriptsRequired2YearsJavaScriptHighly desired  SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)Highly desired  Team Foundation Server (TFS 2010)Highly desired  ADO.NET Entity Framework V4.0Highly desired  MC C#Highly desired