8/11 Cobol Developer 85

Focused HR Solutions; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment specialist firm seeks a Cobol developer for a remote position with potential on-site meetings in Clemson, SC. This role involves coding changes, debugging, and supporting QA efforts. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience (10+ years) in computer systems, specifically with COBOL, JCL, and IDMS. Strong communication skills and the ability to work under stress are also vital. This position may last up to 12 months, with the option for extension.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience in computer system development and modification.
• Expertise in COBOL, JCL, IDMS, and CA-ADS.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Medicaid services teams for coding changes.
• Debug, unit test, and integration test coding changes.
• Support QA during user acceptance and external testing.
• Communicate effectively in written and spoken forms.

Skills

Mainframe

MVS COBOL

JCL

IDMS/Network

CA-ADS

Change Man

Effective communication skills

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAS

File-Aid

Job description

This job is remote. You may be required to come on-site for meetings in Clemson, SC. Our direct client has an opening for a Cobol developer 11315-1. This position is up to 12 months with the option of extension and is located in Clemson, SC. W2 only, no 1099’s or subcontracting allowed for this client.

Job Description (Scope of the Project)

This project includes backfill on production systems, potentially working on smaller short‑term projects and includes working with customers, development staff, operational staff and QA staff.

Daily Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Medicaid services mmis and meds teams to make coding changes to cobol and ads programs using an idms network database or idms relational database, technical and design specifications.
• Debug, unit test, and integration test coding changes.
• Support quality assurance staff during QA, user acceptance, and external testing by making needed coding changes.
• Communicate effectively in both written and spoken communication.
• Work collaboratively with Clemson staff and other contracted staff.

Required Skills (rank in order of importance)

• Mainframe, MVS COBOL, JCL, IDMS/Network, CA-ADS, Change Man.
• Soft skills required: effective communication skills (written and oral), adaptability, flexibility, self‑motivation, problem‑solving, analytical thinking, time management, ability to work effectively in a stressful environment.

Preferred Skills (rank in order of importance)

• SAS, File‑Aid.

Required Education

• High school diploma and 10 years’ experience in computer system development and modification.

Required Certifications

• IDMS – Network – yes 1 advanced currently using 6+ years.
• (COBOL; JCL, etc.) – reading, interpreting, and documenting current processes and requirements yes 1 expert currently using 6+ years.
• CA‑ADS – yes 2 advanced within 6 months 4‑6 years.
• SAS – yes 4 intermediate within 2 years 2‑4 years.
• Serena Changeman – yes 4 intermediate within 2 years 2‑4 years.