Remote COBOL Developer

Custom Software Systems Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced COBOL Developer for a remote opportunity. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with IBM mainframes, COBOL, and JCL. Responsibilities include developing and documenting software components, leading projects, and ensuring timely completion of work. The role requires strong communication and analytical skills, with a focus on adhering to established standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years IBM mainframe experience.
• Minimum 8 Years COBOL and proficient in COBOL.
• Minimum 5 years DB2 (SQL, stored procedures).

Responsibilities

• Develop, upgrade, test, implement, and document software components.
• Communicate with end users to determine features and requirements.
• Lead development efforts consisting of multiple developers.

Skills

Communication

Analysis

Education

BS / BA in Computer Science

Tools

DB2

SAS

Job description

Custom Software Systems Inc. (CSS), is seeking an experienced COBOL Developer for a remote opportunity. The selected candidate will be a US Citizen who can be cleared. The candidate must have at minimum eight (8) years of experience in the following : IBM mainframe experience, COBOL and JCL.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develop, upgrade, test, implement, and document software components of client applications.
• Work independently and / or within teams throughout all phases of the development lifecycle.
• Communicate with end users, business analysts, and systems analysts to determine features, requirements, and solution design.
• Develop enhancements to suite of applications using leading software principles.
• Document technical specifications and designs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues as needed.
• Adhere to established design, coding, naming, and standards.
• Participate in code reviews and apply corrections as required.
• Adhere to change control processes.
• Write / revise documentation including operations and user guidelines.
• Define and document requirements and develop supportable application solutions to automate business processes.
• Lead development efforts consisting of multiple developers or multi-thread development projects.
• Advise others on detailed specifications for translations into structure application programs conforming to established CIOO methodology and standards.
• Accountable for completion of work on time to meet business performance expectations.
• Supervise the writing / revision of program documentation, application operational procedures and client user guide in accordance with standards and client needs.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Must be U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to get Public Trust provided by client
• Minimum 8 years IBM mainframe experience
• Minimum 8 Years COBOL and proficient in COBOL
• Minimum 8 Years JCL and proficient in JCL
• Minimum 5 years DB2 (SQL, stored procedures)
• minimum 2 years SAS language
• Proficiency in analysis, and communication skills (written and oral).

EDUCATION :

• BS / BA in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and / or experience.

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Cobol Developer • Washington, DC, United States