COBOL Developer

GovCIO; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Corporate Discounts

Learning & Development platform

Training, Education and Certification

Referral Bonus Program

Internal Mobility Program

Pet Insurance

Flexible Work Environment

Job summary

GovCIO is seeking a COBOL Programmer with 8+ years of experience to support AMS Edit Book Update. The role is fully remote within the United States and requires the ability to obtain a USPS Public Trust clearance.

Ideal candidates will code, test, and research existing processes to meet project timelines, collaborate with SMEs, and maintain documentation. A Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field is preferred, with an alternative path of four years of related experience.

Qualifications

• USPS Public Trust clearance required or able to obtain
• 8+ years COBOL and DB2 experience
• Experience with Changeman to create packages and promote code
• Ability to scan libraries to locate keywords/phrases for issue research
• May lead project teams and manage tasks

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with SMEs and converts requirements into actionable work
• Analyzes program requirements and determines strategic solutions
• Maintains courseware aligned with objectives
• Produces documentation and data mappings for developers and testers
• Translates technical specs into non-technical requirements
• Creates features and user stories with acceptance criteria
• Responds to incidents in ServiceNow
• Participates in meetings for technical projects

Skills

COBOL experience

DB2

Changeman

ServiceNow

Project leadership

Research/diagnostic skills

Meetings participation

Education

Bachelors in CS/related

Tools

Changeman

ServiceNow

Job description

United States

Suitability/Public Trust

Fully remote

Information Technology

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for a COBOL Programmer with 8+ years of experience. The successfull candidate will be supporting the Automated Rural Addressf Management System (AMS) Edit Book Update process. This position will be will be fully remote within the United States. The ideal candidate should possess a Public Trust clearance. We are looking for an experienced COBOL developer to help code, test, and research existing processes to meet projected timelines on this project.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with and gathers course material from subject matter experts. Conducts analysis of program requirements and determines a strategic solution. Converts written materials and course content. Maintains existing courseware in alignment with objectives. Must be able to collaborate with project managers, subject matter experts, and multimedia specialists.

List of tasks to be performed:

• Analyzes user/business software system requirements and determines needs
• Determines the functionality of an application and performs upgrades over time
• Maintains documentation to support software development policies, standards, and procedures
• Develops, analyzes, prioritizes, and organizes requirement specifications, data mapping, diagrams, and flowcharts for developers and testers to follow
• Translates highly technical specifications into clear non-technical requirements
• Develops and documents features and user stories with acceptance criteria
• Assists team with preparation of cost estimates
• Implements best practices for scalability, supportability, ease of maintenance, and system performance
• Creates current and future state documentation related to existing interfaces
• Creates Interface Control Documents (ICD) documenting exisiting and future interfaces

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a Computer Science or related technical discipline, preferred but not required.

NOTE: If resource does not have a relevant college degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required.

Required Skills and Experience

• Clearance Required: Must be able to attain and maintain a USPS Public Trust

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• 8+ years experience with COBOL & DB2.
• Experience with Changeman to create packages and promote code.
• Ability to scan libraries to find instances of key words / phrases to help research issues.
• May lead project teams within assigned unit develop, plan and manage project tasks
• Respond to incidents in ServiceNow
• Familiar with creating ServiceNow Change requests following USPS processes
• Participate in meetings relating to specific technical projects or tasks

Posted Salary Range

USD $53,770.00 - USD $72,800.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here's what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process
• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
• Camera must be on
• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview
• During the Hiring Process
• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
• Background check, to include:
• Criminal history (past 7 years)
• Verification of your highest level of education
• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees' unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.