Software Developer (7+ YRS EXP REQ)

GD Resources; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Veteran Women-Owned Business is seeking an Expert Software Developer in Albany, NY. The role involves supporting New York's S-EBT program by designing and deploying critical systems. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in Oracle 12c and MF COBOL, with strong skills in PL/SQL and shell scripting. The position requires participation in the full SDLC, with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience with Oracle 12c or higher, including PL/SQL.
• 7 years experience with MF COBOL and/or Visual Studio.
• 5 years experience with PL/SQL application development.
• 5 years experience monitoring a 24/7 production schedule.
• 5 years experience creating runbooks with shell scripting, preferably Perl.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of the SDLC for S-EBT applications.
• Write clear reports capturing user requirements and business rules.
• Deliver code changes that follow standards and are fully tested.

Skills

Oracle 12c

PL/SQL

MF COBOL

Visual Studio

Shell scripting (Perl preferred)

Job description

Overview

ONLY CONSIDERING CANDIDATES WITH 7+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WHO RESIDE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE TO ALBANY, NY- NOT OPEN TO RELOCATION

“Join GD Resources for dynamic opportunities in business management and IT, where innovation meets excellence.”

About the Company

GD Resources is a Veteran Women-Owned Business Management and Information Technology company committed to excellence. GD Resources provides dynamic opportunities for veterans and professionals alike to contribute to innovative projects and drive success in a collaborative and supportive environment. Join us to make a difference, advance your career, and grow with a company that values integrity, diversity, and continuous improvement.

Job Details

• Job Title: Expert Software Developer
• Task Order: HBITS-07-14287
• Agency: NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA)
• Location: Albany, NY – Hybrid (Onsite from Day 1)
• Duration: 30 months
• Rate: Depends on experience

Position Overview

This HBITS engagement supports New York’s Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (S-EBT) program—part of a permanent nationwide initiative to provide food benefits to eligible school-age children when school meals aren’t available. As an Expert Software Developer, you’ll help design, build, test, and deploy mission-critical systems that issue and manage EBT benefits at scale. Core technologies include Oracle 12c+ (PL/SQL, performance tuning), MF COBOL and/or Visual Studio, and shell scripting (Perl preferred) to automate production operations and runbooks. The role also involves collaborating across SDLC phases and supporting a 24/7 production schedule.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of the SDLC—requirements, design, development, testing, and deployment—supporting S-EBT applications and services.
• Write clear, complete reports that capture user requirements and business rules.
• Deliver code changes that follow standards, are fully tested (unit/integration), and are completed and promoted on schedule.

Qualifications

• 7 years experience working directly with Oracle 12c or higher. Experience to include PL/SQL, Functions, Stored Procedures, Table handling, and Tuning. business rules
• 7 years experience performing development work using MF COBOL and / or Visual Studio.
• 5 years experience performing application development work using PL/SQL.
• 5 years experience monitoring a 24/7 production schedule of approximately 250 jobs a month. Respond to communications from production control staff and resolve any operational problems.
• 5 years experience creating production environment runbooks using a shell scripting tool with Perl scripting preferred.

Required Documents

• Résumé
• Copy of candidate identification (driver’s license, passport, visa if applicable)
• Degree/certifications (if applicable)
• Three professional references
• Completed Form 2

GDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and benefits.