Mainframe COBOL Developer

Mainframe COBOL Developer

Location: Home, Virginia (Remote)

Role Overview

We are seeking a COBOL developer to support business needs. The programmer will maintain and support the integrity of various operating system environments and computer systems. This role involves working on high-visibility or mission-critical aspects of a given program and performing all functional duties independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and write COBOL programs.
• Read and write JCL.
• Administer, install, and troubleshoot system issues.
• Perform system maintenance tasks such as system back-up, recovery, and file maintenance.
• Schedule, install, and test system software upgrades.
• Configure software and resolve technical problems.
• Monitor and maintain software licensing and maintenance agreements.
• Navigate TSO and use its various functionalities.
• Oversee the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.
• Candidates must be eligible to obtain & maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Required Qualifications

Experience: A minimum of thirteen (13) to twenty (20) years of relevant experience is required. All Candidates must be eligible to obtain & maintain a Public Trust clearance. Candidates must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years and cannot have more than 6 months of travel outside the United States within the last five years, with an exclusion for military service.

Technical Skills:

• 10+ years of experience developing/programming in COBOL/CICS.
• Experience with JCL/PROCS, IMS DB, and UTILITIES (e.g., SORT, IEBGENER).
• Knowledge of file structures including VSAM, DB2, and ORACLE.
• Proficiency with TSO/SPF and debugging tools like ABEND-AID.
• Experience with SQL and PL/SQL.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Education: A degree from an accredited college or university in the applicable field of services is preferred. Four additional years of relevant experience are required in lieu of a college degree. If the degree is not in the applicable field, four additional years of related experience are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Web Services experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Software Development Lifecycle experience (Waterfall or Agile).
• Knowledge of ChangeMan source handling software.
• Knowledge of VSAM file processing and File-Aid.
• Knowledge of Outlook.
• Active or Prior Public Trust or DoD level clearance is a plus.

Additional Requirements

• Must be eligible to obtain & maintain a Public Trust Clearance..
• Must pass a client-mandated clearance process including a drug screening, criminal history check, and credit check.

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