Cleared Senior Software Engineer - COBOL

ZipRecruiter; Bensalem Township (Bucks County); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in federal and defense projects seeks a software engineer with extensive experience in COBOL and mainframe systems. The role involves supporting the Headquarters Accounting Reporting System (HQARS) and ensuring system stability. Join a collaborative team where your contributions are valued, and enjoy the flexibility that larger companies often can't provide.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development.
• Familiarity with federal accounting systems and financial reporting applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide software engineering support for the HQARS.
• Maintain and enhance HQARS application components.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

COBOL

Unisys mainframe systems

database management

batch processing

file management

system integration

Information Assurance

cybersecurity compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Job Description

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development, system maintenance, and support.

Place of Performance: 100% remote/telework.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience with COBOL, Unisys mainframe systems, and database management.
• Proficiency in batch processing, file management, and system integration within a legacy mainframe environment.
• Familiarity with federal accounting systems and financial reporting applications.
• Understanding of DoD Information Assurance and cybersecurity compliance standards.
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot software defects, provide fixes, and support performance enhancements.

Duties:

• Provide software engineering support for the Headquarters Accounting Reporting System (HQARS).
• Maintain and enhance HQARS application components, ensuring system stability and functionality.
• Support data conversion and migration efforts as directed by DFAS.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving software issues related to system operations.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, ensuring compliance with DoD security standards.
• Coordinate with functional and technical teams to improve system performance and support financial reporting functions.

Company Description

At Proksi Systems, you’ll join a tight-knit, collaborative team where your ideas matter and your contributions are recognized. We support professional growth, encourage creativity, and value each team member's unique approach to solving problems. As a startup with deep industry experience, we offer the opportunity to work on meaningful federal and defense projects with the flexibility and impact that larger companies often can’t provide.

Who Should Apply:

• We’re building a team that wants to grow together. Our ideal candidate:
• Enjoys solving problems with practical, effective solutions
• Sees work as an opportunity, not just a job
• Thinks like an entrepreneur and takes initiative
• Owns their mistakes and adapts with integrity
• Is willing to challenge norms and think critically