Senior Technical Engineer / Developer(COBOL)

FedTec; Woodlawn (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Paid time off

401(k) program

EAP and family support

Learning & development programs

Fitness & wellness program

Job summary

FedTec seeks a Senior Technical Engineer/Developer to modernize legacy COBOL-based data extraction processes into SAS and SQL within the Enterprise Data Warehouse. The role will replace extracts from SSR, Numident, MEF, and MBR/PHUS Master Files.

On-site at Woodlawn, MD, the candidate must obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance and bring 10+ years of progressive development leadership with strong COBOL, SAS, and ETL experience.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in COBOL and a fourth-generation language (4GL) such as FOCUS.
• Experience with JCL, SAS/SAS Enterprise Guide, File-AID, DB2, Control-M, and Endevor.
• Working knowledge of SQL, Visual Basic, Toad, DBeaver and MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Reverse-engineer legacy COBOL modules to develop new SQL/SAS code.
• Analyze COBOL modules, APIs, and SAS programs to compare outputs.
• Replace SSR/MBR/PHUS data extractions with modern tools.
• Provide end-to-end lifecycle development support in EDW environments.
• Document runbooks and provide knowledge transfer sessions.

Skills

COBOL

SAS

SQL

JCL

Mainframe z/OS

Data extraction

Documentation

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

SAS Enterprise Guide

SAS Data Integration Studio

Greenplum

AWS S3

Syncsort

Control-M

Endevor

DB2

Toad

DBeaver

Jira

File-AID

Job description

FedTec is seeking a Senior Technical Engineer / Developer to support the Customer Data & AI Statement of Work. This role will modernize legacy COBOL-based data extraction processes into modern SAS and SQL code within Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW), replacing extracts from the Supplemental Security Record (SSR), Numident, Master Earnings File (MEF), and Master Beneficiary Record/Payment History Update System (MBR/PHUS) Master Files.

Location: (On-Site) Woodlawn, MD

Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Reverse-engineer legacy COBOL modules to develop new code in SQL and/or SAS, working toward a one-for-one match of the legacy extract output.
• Analyze legacy/COBOL compression types, modules, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), SAS programs, Control-M jobs, and CIO-owned APIs to compare outputs between legacy and new processes.
• Review RAPA DRAPA COBOL modules for the SSR and MBR/PHUS Master Files in order to replace them with modern data extraction tools.
• Program and develop code in modern coding language(s) that replicates the specified extract files, working within the approved MRAI process flow architecture in the EDW.
• Provide full life-cycle development support for process solutions, including technical support in the use of SQL, SAS, and SAS/SQL products implemented on the DRAPA/CIO-defined platform.
• Use large-data ETL tools such as Syncsort, along with EDW and Analytics Data Warehouse (ADW) Greenplum tables, to develop extracts within SSA's AWS S3-hosted secure cloud environment.
• Use SAS software versions including SAS Business Intelligence Platform 9.4 TS M7/M9, SAS Enterprise Guide, SAS Data Integration Studio, and mainframe SAS with Greenplum data connection tools.
• Consult with RAPA DRAPA subject matter experts (SMEs) at each phase of the project lifecycle, provide detailed weekly written project plan reporting, and respond to SME and project team questions on data sources, elements, and dependencies.
• Attend SCRUM meetings led by the SSA Project Manager; document lessons learned during COBOL reverse engineering, validate that new code output matches legacy output, document known and explainable differences, and annotate new code to explain data extraction, manipulation, and cleaning.
• Provide end-user code documentation, including runbooks outlining requirements for new data extraction processes and output file validation.
• Conduct activity close-out knowledge transfer sessions and desk-level training with RAPA DRAPA SMEs and end users, walking them through contractor-produced runbooks across multiple sessions to build confidence running new code.
• Support current Work Activities including moving the Census MBR, PHUS, CWHS MBR/PHUS, and DAF MBR/PHUS extracts into production, obtaining end-user sign-off on SSI CER (CERALL) and SSR Household extracts, and continuing support for MRAI NUMI, MEF, SSR, and MBR data extracts.
• Perform final code validation, update programs to address new requirements or identified issues, execute end-user and parallel testing, and transfer MRAI code to the production environment as defined by AIS/DRAPA.
• Assist with and troubleshoot program issues, and update, upgrade, test, and migrate existing MRAI code from SAS 9.4 M7 (ARC 3.0) to SAS 9.4 M9 (ARC 4.0).

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications Required Education, Certifications, Skills, and Experience

• Proficiency in COBOL and a fourth-generation programming language (4GL), such as FOCUS.
• Experience with Job Control Language (JCL), SAS/SAS Enterprise Guide, File-AID, DB2, Control-M, and Endevor (Environment for Developers and Operations).
• Working knowledge of Visual Basic, Toad, DBeaver, and SQL.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Visio, SharePoint 2016 Business Intelligence, Jira, and InfoPath.
• Experience with SSA production mainframe systems (PPF/MISF) IBM z/OS mainframe systems accessed via a TSO/ISPF interface along with Syncsort, Greenplum, and AWS S3 cloud storage and data platforms.
• Demonstrated experience modernizing legacy government systems by replacing COBOL code with modern SAS and/or SQL, including reverse‑engineering legacy modules and validating that new code produces matching extract outputs.
• Experience with SAS Business Intelligence Platform (9.4 TS M7/M9), SAS Enterprise Guide, SAS Data Integration Studio, and mainframe SAS with Greenplum data connections.
• Strong technical documentation skills, including runbooks, business process documents, and detailed functional requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field and 10+ years of progressive application development and technical leadership experience, including full software development life cycle responsibility.
• Highly desired (not required): familiarity with SSA Administrative Master Files, including the Supplemental Security Record (SSR), Numident, Master Earnings File (MEF), and Master Beneficiary Record/Payment History Update System (MBR/PHUS).

When You Join FedTec,

You Are Joining a Family! We take pride in our work and the true and transparent relationships we build with our employees and partners. Just as you would do for your own family, we prioritize your safety, health, and happiness. That is why we ve created the FedTec Total Well-Being program, offering benefits like:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision plans with valuable features like Telehealth virtual care and resources to support your physical and mental well-being.
• Time to Recharge: Generous paid time off to relax and rejuvenate.
• Financial Security: 401(k), company-paid short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and additional voluntary coverage.
• Life & Family Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Pet Insurance, and Prepaid Legal services.
• Recognition & Growth: The FedTec Applause program rewards outstanding contributions, while our Learning & Development programs support your career growth.
• Fitness & Wellness: The FedTec Fit Program includes an on-staff Fitness Coach, personal and group training sessions, company fitness challenges, and ongoing wellness support.

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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to a fair and inclusive workplace where advancement is based on merit, skills, and contributions.

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