COBOL Developer

Idexcel; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cobol Programmer with over 8 years of experience in COBOL programming on IBM z/OS. In this mid-senior level role, you'll be responsible for enhancing Mainframe Payroll applications and participating in modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep understanding of mainframe technologies. You'll have the opportunity to work independently and as part of a team, contributing to significant projects in a dynamic IT environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values quality and attention to detail in its operations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of COBOL programming experience on IBM z/OS.
• Proficient in JCL, VSAM, DB2, IMS, and CICS.

Responsibilities

• Work on Mainframe Payroll applications and migration projects.
• Collaborate with Java developers on mainframe integration.

Skills

COBOL programming

JCL

VSAM

CICS

DB2

IMS

mainframe migration

analytical skills

problem-solving abilities

communication skills

Education

Degree from an accredited College/University

4 additional years of related experience

Tools

IBM z/OS

TSO/ISPF

Abend-AID

Control-D

Control-M

ServiceNow

Jenkins

Git

Job description

Job Title: Cobol Programmer

Responsibilities

• Required: Experience working in a Mainframe Payroll application
• 8+ years of hands-on experience with COBOL programming on IBM z/OS.
• Proficiency in JCL, VSAM, DB2, IMS, and CICS.
• Experience in mainframe migration projects or modernization initiatives is preferred.
• Familiarity with mainframe communication tools such as CICS and mainframe security protocols, including RACF.
• Technical Skills: Must be proficient in JCL, COBOL, VSAM, and CICS.
• Strong knowledge of batch processing and online transaction processing.
• Must have experience with IBM utilities, TSO/ISPF, and Abend-AID.
• Experience with Control-D, Control-M, File-AID.
• Knowledge of best practices in mainframe migration planning, including risk assessment and resource management.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, especially for collaborating on mainframe integration with Java developers and migration planning.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with a focus on quality and attention to detail.
• Preferred: Experience with DevOps practices on mainframes, including tools like Jenkins and Git.
• Prior experience with performance tuning on mainframe systems.
• Prior experience with ServiceNow.
• Additional Required Skills/Experience: A minimum of eight (8) to twelve (12) years’ relevant experience.
• A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is required. If the individual's degree is not in the applicable field, then four additional years of related experience is required.
• Typically performs all functional duties independently.
• Note: Special credentials (licenses and/or certifications) may be required at the Task Order level on a case-specific basis.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting