COBOL Developer

Cloud & Things Inc; New Jersey; On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud and Things in New Jersey is seeking a COBOL Developer to support maintenance, enhancement, and modernization of enterprise applications on a mainframe. You will analyze requirements, write unit tests, develop JCL, and collaborate across teams to ensure data integrity and system performance.

This is an exempt role with salary ranging from $95,000 to $105,000, commensurate with experience. The ideal candidate has 5+ years COBOL experience, 3+ years IBM mainframe exposure, and strong

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing and maintaining COBOL applications
• 3+ years of experience working in an IBM mainframe environment
• 3+ years of experience with JCL and batch processing
• 3+ years of experience with CICS, DB2, VSAM, or comparable mainframe technologies
• 2+ years of experience with production support and troubleshooting
• Experience with full software development lifecycle activities

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, test, and support COBOL applications in a mainframe environment
• Analyze requirements and translate them into effective solutions
• Modify programs to improve performance and support changing business needs
• Write, execute, and document unit tests and support testing
• Develop and maintain JCL for batch processing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the lifecycle
• Support deployment activities and post-implementation validation

Skills

COBOL

Mainframe environments

Software testing

Production support

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

JCL

CICS

DB2

VSAM

Job description

Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of transforming the public sector’s IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government's most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things.

This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience.

Overview: Location: New Jersey Salary: $95,000 – $105,000

We are seeking a COBOL Developer who will support our client with the maintenance, enhancement, and modernization of enterprise applications in a mainframe environment. This role is responsible for developing and supporting stable, efficient solutions that enable critical business operations and improve system performance. The ideal candidate is experienced in COBOL development and comfortable working across legacy systems, batch processing, and production support.

Duties:

• Develop, maintain, test, and support COBOL applications in a mainframe environment
• Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into effective application solutions
• Modify existing programs to correct defects, improve performance, and support changing business needs
• Write, execute, and document unit tests and support system and user acceptance testing
• Develop and maintain JCL for batch processing and job scheduling
• Work with databases and file structures to support application functionality and data integrity
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement timely resolutionsPrepare technical documentation, including program specifications, testing results, and support procedures
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, testers, and business stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle
• Support deployment activities and post-implementation validation for application updates and enhancements

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or combination of experience and education
• 5+ years of experience developing and maintaining COBOL applications
• 3+ years of experience working in an IBM mainframe environment
• 3+ years of experience with JCL and batch processing
• 3+ years of experience with CICS, DB2, VSAM, or comparable mainframe technologies
• 2+ years of experience with application maintenance, troubleshooting, and production support
• 2+ years of experience with software testing, debugging, and defect resolution
• 2+ years of experience reviewing technical requirements and translating them into development tasks
• Experience with full software development lifecycle activities, including design, development, testing, implementation, and support
• Experience preparing technical and system documentation
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues in legacy application environments
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.