COBOL Developer - Level III

PLANIT Group; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a skilled COBOL Developer - Level III to join their dynamic team. This role involves working on a Mainframe Payroll application, where you will leverage your extensive COBOL programming experience on IBM z/OS. You will be responsible for researching, designing, and implementing software solutions, while also collaborating with UX designers and business analysts. If you have a passion for problem-solving and a strong background in mainframe technologies, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to modernization initiatives and make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of COBOL experience on IBM z/OS required.
• Strong proficiency in JCL, VSAM, DB2, IMS, and CICS is essential.
• Experience in mainframe migration projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research and implement software programs, testing and evaluating new solutions.
• Collaborate with developers and analysts to enhance software functionality.
• Instruct and guide other developers on the team.

Skills

COBOL Programming

JCL

VSAM

DB2

IMS

CICS

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Degree from an accredited College/University

Tools

IBM z/OS

Control-D

Control-M

File-AID

Jenkins

Git

ServiceNow

Job description

PlanIT Group is seeking a COBOL Developer - Level III for our Federal customer in the Raleigh, NC area. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a Mainframe Payroll application.
Must have 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.

Job Title: COBOL Developer - Level III
Location: Remote
Start Date: 05/05/25
Submit resumes: 04/30/25
Duration: One year plus annual extensions.

Description:
Researches, designs, implements, and manages software programs as well as testing and evaluating new programs. Resolves problems with software and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements. Writing and implementing efficient code. Develop quality assurance procedures and deploy software tools, processes, and metrics. Works closely with other developers, UX designers, business, and systems analysts. Participates in the development of software user manuals. Instructs, assigns, directs, and checks the work of other software developers on the development team. Consults with engineering staff to evaluate software-hardware interfaces and develop specifications and performance requirements.

Required:

1. Experience working in a Mainframe Payroll application.
2. 8+ years of hands-on experience with COBOL programming on IBM z/OS.
3. Proficiency in JCL, VSAM, DB2, IMS, and CICS.
4. Experience in mainframe migration projects or modernization initiatives is preferred.
5. Familiarity with mainframe communication tools such as CICS and mainframe security protocols, including RACF.

Technical Skills:

1. Must be proficient in JCL, COBOL, VSAM, and CICS.
2. Strong knowledge of batch processing and online transaction processing.
3. Must have experience with IBM utilities, TSO/ISPF, and Abend-AID.
4. Experience with Control-D, Control-M, File-AID.
5. Knowledge of best practices in mainframe migration planning, including risk assessment and resource management.

Soft Skills:

1. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
2. Effective verbal and written communication skills, especially for collaborating on mainframe integration with Java developers and migration planning.
3. Ability to work independently and in a team environment with a focus on quality and attention to detail.

Preferred:

1. Experience with DevOps practices on mainframes, including tools like Jenkins and Git.
2. Prior experience with performance tuning on mainframe systems.
3. Prior experience with ServiceNow.

Additional Required Skills/Experience:

1. A minimum of eight (8) to twelve (12) years' relevant experience.
2. 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.
3. Typically performs all functional duties independently.
4. Note: Special credentials (licenses and/or certifications) may be required at the Task Order level on a case-specific basis.

Additional Provisions:

1. Must be able to obtain a Position of Public Trust Clearance.
2. Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check, and credit check.
3. All candidates must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident only.
4. Candidate must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
5. Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)