Senior Mainframe COBOL/CICS Developer - Remote

Peraton; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior COBOL/CICS/FOCUS Software Developer to design, maintain, and enhance mainframe applications for the DJMS project. The role supports rapid delivery with strong technical leadership and collaboration across U.S. teams, and is 100% remote.

Ideal candidates have hands-on COBOL, JCL, CICS, and FOCUS experience, U.S. citizenship, and ability to obtain a Public Trust. Requisition 2026-170182, Information Technology, Public Trust clearance, and a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with HS diploma/equivalent
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain Public Trust
• Experience with software requirement changes and design/development for mainframe systems
• Strong COBOL, JCL in mainframe environment required

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates software across multiple functional areas and products
• Prioritizes and allocates projects with architects and managers
• Participates in technology strategy and software product implementation
• Directs software development projects to ensure on-time delivery and quality standards
• Develops project plans with goals, milestones, risks, and resource allocation
• Monitors technology trends for new opportunities

Skills

COBOL

CICS

JCL

FOCUS

Education

BS/BA degree

6 years HS

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Senior COBOL/CICS/FOCUS Software Developer to design, maintain, and enhance mainframe applications for the DJMS project. The role supports rapid delivery with strong technical leadership and collaboration across U.S. teams, and is 100% remote.

Ideal candidates have hands-on COBOL, JCL, CICS, and FOCUS experience, U.S. citizenship, and ability to obtain a Public Trust. Requisition 2026-170182, Information Technology, Public Trust clearance, and a track record of delivering