Micro Focus COBOL Developer

Conduent; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare Benefits

Retirement Savings

Employee Discounts

Career Growth Opportunities

Paid Training

Paid Time Off

Great Work Environment

Job summary

Conduent is seeking a Micro Focus COBOL Developer to design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications in a remote setting. The role focuses on POS and batch environments and requires hands-on COBOL, CICS, JCL, Oracle, and Linux expertise.

You will analyze existing systems, implement enhancements, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate with clients to deliver reliable solutions. The position offers flexible remote work, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth within a global

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with Micro Focus COBOL, CICS, JCL, and Oracle in Linux.
• Strong hands-on experience with Micro Focus COBOL, Oracle 10g/11g, CICS, and JCL.
• Strong SQL skills and ability to write complex queries.
• Experience with PBM systems and production support.
• Proven ability to analyze requirements and design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, develop, implement, maintain, and enhance systems supporting POS and batch processes with COBOL, CICS, Oracle, and JCL.
• Analyze RFPs and requirements, collaborate with teams and clients, contribute to design docs and estimates.
• Develop and unit test software to meet business requirements.
• Provide on-call production support and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Document system modifications and performance improvements.
• Present system requirements, designs, and solutions to stakeholders.

Skills

Micro Focus COBOL

CICS

JCL

Oracle

SQL

Net Express IDE

Linux

PBM domain knowledge

US-based experience

Tools

Net Express IDE

Linux shell/OS

Job description

Micro Focus COBOL Developer (Remote)

Are you an experienced COBOL developer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges?
Do you have hands-on experience supporting high-volume, business-critical applications?

About the Role

As a Micro Focus COBOL Developer, you will design, develop, maintain, and enhance enterprise applications that support critical business operations. This role focuses on applications supporting Point-of-Sale and batch processing environments and requires strong hands-on experience with Micro Focus COBOL, CICS, JCL, Oracle, and Linux.

You will analyze existing applications, develop and test enhancements, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and support system performance and reliability. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to understand business requirements, develop technical solutions, and support system upgrades and modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, develop, implement, maintain, and enhance systems supporting Point-of-Sale and batch processes using Micro Focus COBOL, CICS, Oracle, and JCL.
• Analyze RFP and business requirements, collaborate with internal teams and clients, and contribute to solution design, technical documentation, and development estimates.
• Develop and unit test software solutions to ensure they meet business and client requirements.
• Develop testing recommendations and support comprehensive testing of system modifications and enhancements.
• Troubleshoot, investigate, resolve, and document complex application and production issues.
• Identify and implement solutions to minimize system disruptions and prevent outages.
• Provide on-call production support as needed.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to explain technical issues and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Assist in preparing functional and technical specifications for application systems.
• Present system requirements, designs, and proposed solutions to client and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare regular status updates on development activities for management.
• Maintain and update system documentation, reports, and technical exhibits.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience working with Micro Focus COBOL, CICS, JCL, and Oracle in a Linux environment.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Micro Focus COBOL, Oracle 10g/11g, CICS, and JCL.
• Strong SQL skills with the ability to develop complex SQL statements.
• Hands-on experience with Micro Focus Net Express IDE.
• Experience working within a Red Hat Linux environment.
• Experience developing or supporting a Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) system.
• Experience with production support activities and monitoring.
• Flexibility to work morning or afternoon shifts based on business needs.
• Working knowledge of mainframe environments and technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Ability to quickly learn and work with new technologies.
• At least 3 years of U.S.-based professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IBM COBOL, ACUCOBOL, or other COBOL environments.
• Familiarity with ANSI-compliant databases.
• Experience working with SQL across relational database platforms.
• Experience developing or supporting a Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) system.

Flexible Working

At Conduent, we value individuality and flexible working arrangements. In this role, you can expect:

• Remote Work: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home while optimizing your work-life balance.

Working for You

We offer perks and rewards designed to support you:

• Health & Welfare Benefits:Comprehensive plans tailored to your needs, effective from day one.
• Retirement Savings:Robust programs to help you secure your financial future.
• Employee Discounts:Access to a wide range of discounts on merchandise, services, travel, and more.
• Career Growth Opportunities:Paths for advancement within a global organization.
• Paid Training:Learn while you earn with award-winning learning platforms.
• Paid Time Off:Competitive PTO packages to help you recharge.
• Great Work Environment:Join an award-winning culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Join Us:

At Conduent, we are united by a shared mission. We understand that our success is driven by the success of our associates. When you join us, you’ll find opportunities to:

• Bring your authentic self to work every day.
• Grow and thrive both personally and professionally.
• Make a meaningful impact with our clients, in our communities, and for the millions of people we serve.

With over 50,000 associates in 24 countries, you’ll be part of a global team that’s shaping the future — for the company and for yourself.

Pay Transparency Laws in some locations require disclosure of compensation and/or benefits-related information. For this position, actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. In addition to base pay, this position, based on business need, may be eligible for a bonus or incentive. In addition, Conduent provides a variety of benefits to employees including health insurance coverage, voluntary dental and vision programs, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) or vacation and/or sick time. The estimated salary range for this role is (80,080 - $104,000)