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COBOL Developer

$132.96k - $226.04k

BAE Systems USA

Job Description

BAE Systems and our customer are looking for Senior level Cobol Developers. These developers would support a multi-year project in the Dulles, VA area with our customer.


You do NOT need to currently possess security clearance to apply for this role, but you must be able to obtain a high level security clearance in order to onboard with the company. Security clearance processing can take 1 - 2 years to obtain.

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • 10+ years overall experience in an environment utilizing COBOL
  • Recent expertise in COBOL development/programming (within last 5 years, preferably current)
  • SQL and PL/SQL experience.
  • Experience in program documentation/writing procedures
  • Willing to be submitted for top level security clearance
  • Willing to start work on-site in northern VA within 45 days of security clearance completion
  • Willing to work completely on-site (no remote work)
  • Looking to work at least 5 years after receiving clearance
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • BS Degree is Preferred
  • Experience supporting HR/Payroll/Financial systems
  • Experience with Jira & Confluence
  • Agile/scrum experience
  • Good working in a team environment
  • Experience with Infor Lawson

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.


Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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