Part-Time Senior IBM COBOL Developer - Remote IRS Project

Maximus; Topeka (KS); 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. Candidates must possess an active Moderate-Risk Background Investigation (MBI).

Essential duties include designing data needs, developing and testing changes, maintaining documentation, and guiding junior staff while ensuring compliance and timely deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of professional experience.
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Active IRS Moderate-Risk Background Investigation (MBI) is required.
• At least four (4) years of experience with IBM COBOL programming language.
• Experience with DB2 and IBM DB2 utilities.
• Experience with CICS.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interface with all levels of management.
• Preferred: IRS processing systems; SQL, JCL, Batch processing.

Responsibilities

• Assess data needs and design requirements for systems changes and enhancements.
• Develop and execute system testing plans and migration to production per change control.
• Perform trouble-shooting and programming analysis of systems issues.
• Develop system requirements for ad hoc reporting as needed.
• Maintain updated knowledge of contract provisions for the project and position.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent worker

Client support

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

IBM COBOL

DB2

CICS

SQL

JCL

Batch processing

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 include designing data needs, developing and testing changes, maintaining documentation, and guiding junior staff while ensuring compliance and timely deliverables.