IBM COBOL Developer PART TIME

Maximus; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 76,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a PART TIME Senior IBM COBOL Developer to support our Internal Revenue Service (IRS) client. This is a remote position, and candidates must have an active Moderate-Risk Background Investigation (MBI).

The role requires deep COBOL experience with DB2/CICS, strong communication, and the ability to work independently or in a team. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in related work, with preferred IRS processing systems exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience required.
• Must possess an active IRS Moderate-Risk Background Investigation (MBI).
• At least four (4) years of experience with IBM COBOL programming language.
• Experience with DB2 and IBM DB2 utilities.
• Experience with CICS.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated success in client support.
• Ability to interface with all levels of management.
• Ability to perform complex tasks with minimal supervision and guidance.
• Excellent time management, scheduling and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well independently or in a team setting.
• Preferred qualifications: IRS processing systems experience; SQL, JCL, Batch processing.

Responsibilities

• Assess data needs and design requirements for system changes and enhancements.
• Develop and execute system testing plans and migration to production per change control.
• Troubleshoot and analyze system issues.
• Develop system requirements for ad hoc reporting.
• Maintain knowledge of contract provisions for the project.
• Follow policies and procedures without deviation.
• Design and implement custom applications for project needs.
• May provide guidance, coaching, and training to others.
• Create, update, unit test, and maintain IBM COBOL programs.
• Update documentation (FSPs/PRPs/Visio) as needed.
• Track requirements and create/execute unit test cases.
• Review documentation (UWR, IRM, ICD, COH) and provide comments.
• Rewrite programs using workflow charts and logical analysis.
• Revise/repair/expand existing programs for efficiency.
• Consult with management, engineering, and technical staff.
• Perform systems analysis and programming tasks for systems software.
• Document program development and revisions with comments.
• Prepare detailed workflow charts and convert to coded instructions.
• Assist testers in development, SAT and FIT environments.

Skills

COBOL

DB2

CICS

SQL

JCL

Batch processing

Communication skills

Client support

Management liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

DB2 utilities

Job description

Maximus is seeking a PART TIME Senior IBM COBOL Developer to support our Internal Revenue Service (IRS) client.

This is a remote position.

Candidates must possess an active Moderate-Risk Background Investigation (MBI).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess data needs and design requirements for systems changes and enhancements.

• Develop and execute system testing plans and system change migration to production plans for compliance with system change control requirements.

• Perform trouble-shooting and programming analysis of systems issues.

• Develop system requirements of ad hoc reporting as needed.

• Maintain updated knowledge of contract compliance provisions for the project, department, and position.

• Follow policies and procedures without deviation.

• Develop, design, and implement custom applications supporting enhancements and additional projects as required for meeting project deliverables.

• May provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees within job area.

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create, update, unit test, and maintain IBM COBOL programs

• Update documentation such as Functional Specification Packages (FSPs) or Program Requirements Packages (PRPs) and/or Visio diagrams, and/or spreadsheets as needed

• Track requirements and create/execute unit test cases

• Write, analyze, review and/or provide comments on documentation such as Unified Work Requests (UWR), UWR responses and Internal Revenue Manuals (IRM), Interface Control Documents (ICD) Computer Operator Handbooks (COH)

• Rewrite programs, using workflow charts and diagrams, and applying knowledge of computer capabilities, tax processing subject matter expertise, and symbolic logic.

• Perform or direct the revision, repair, or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements

• Consult with managerial, engineering, and technical personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems, and suggest changes

• Perform systems analysis and programming tasks to maintain and control the use of computer systems software

• Compile and write documentation of program development and subsequent revisions, inserting comments in the coded instructions so others can understand the program

• Prepare detailed workflow charts and diagrams that describe input, output, and logical operation, and convert them into a series of instructions coded in a computer language

• Consult with and assist testers in the development, SAT and FIT environments

Minimum Requirements

'- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 5+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required; an additional four (4) years of related work experience can substitute for a degree

• At least five (5) years of relevant experience required

• Must possess an active IRS Moderate-Risk Background Investigation (MBI)

• At least four (4) years of experience with IBM COBOL programming language

• Experience with DB2 and IBM DB2 utilities

• Experience with CICS

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated success in client support

• Ability to interface with all levels of management

• Ability to perform complex tasks with minimal supervision and guidance

• Excellent time management, scheduling and organizational skills

• Ability to work well independently or in a team setting

• Preferred qualifications and experience include Experience with IRS processing systems; experience with SQL, JCL, Batch processing.

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Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Minimum Salary

$55.29

Maximum Salary

$85