Visual COBOL Developer / Technical Lead – Micro Focus

HTC Global Services; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Life and disability insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

HTC Global Services seeks a Senior COBOL Programmer / Team Lead for Phoenix Infrastructure to maintain and develop core DMV systems. You will lead a development team, translate business specs into technical designs, and provide L3 production support for a Windows-based client-server COBOL/ .NET environment.

Required are 10+ years in Visual COBOL, strong system analysis and leadership experience, and CJIS security knowledge. Government/ DMV context is a plus.

Qualifications

• This role requires 10+ years of Visual COBOL V9+ experience with architecture and programming.
• Extensive experience in system analysis, design, coding, testing, and implementation techniques.
• Proven track record leading a technical software development team in a Windows-based Client-Server environment.
• Expertise in COBOL-based business systems within Oracle SQL databases.
• Experience providing Level 3 production support.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the Phoenix core business system and tickets for development or modification.
• Lead analysis and propose solutions for projects.
• Collaborate with business units to develop specifications and obtain sign-off.
• Translate business specifications into technical specs and ensure delivery of functionality.
• Code, test, promote, and interact with users to meet requirements.
• Provide production support for the Phoenix system.
• Mentor less experienced colleagues and guide project planning and execution.
• Serve as primary liaison with business units for specifications and delivery.

Skills

Visual COBOL

COBOL programming

Team leadership

System analysis

Oracle SQL

Windows Client-Server

L3 production support

CJIS security knowledge

C# / .NET exposure

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Oracle SQL

Visual Studio .NET / C#

Windows development environment

Job description

Senior COBOL Programmer / Team Lead – Phoenix Infrastructure

Job Title: Senior COBOL Programmer / Team Lead – Phoenix Infrastructure

Overview / Summary

This position is part of the COBOL development team supporting the maintenance, support, and development of core DMV business systems supporting South Carolina’s drivers and vehicles. The Phoenix system is a Client-Server system utilizing COBOL as the back end and .NET as the human interface.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze the Phoenix core business system and assigned tickets for development and/or system modification.
• Lead the analysis and proposal of solutions for assigned tickets and projects.
• Partner with business units to develop business specifications.
• Translate business specifications into technical specifications and obtain business sign-off.
• Code, test, promote, and interact with impacted users to ensure solutions meet documented requirements.
• Provide production support for the Phoenix system.
• Provide daily and weekly status updates to the development manager and business analysts.
• Lead a technical software development team in planning and deployment of software systems.
• Function as the primary contact with business units to develop and review business and technical specifications and ensure delivery of specified functionality.
• Mentor and guide less experienced technical colleagues.
• Plan, define, lead, direct, instruct, and review project work and personnel.
• Communicate effectively with users, vendors, staff members, and management, both orally and in writing.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with Visual COBOL V9 and higher architecture and programming.
• 10+ years of experience with computer system analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging, and implementation techniques and practices.
• 10+ years of experience developing and maintaining complex, mission-critical applications in a Windows-based Client-Server environment.
• 10+ years of experience leading a technical software development team in planning and deployment of software systems.
• 10+ years of experience coding and testing complex COBOL-based business systems in an Oracle SQL database and Windows-based Client-Server environment.
• 10+ years of experience providing Level 3 (L3) production support.
• 10+ years of experience functioning as the primary contact with business units to develop and review business and technical specifications.
• Experience mentoring and guiding less experienced technical colleagues.
• Proven proficiency communicating effectively with users, vendors, staff members, and management both orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan, define, lead, direct, instruct, and review project work and personnel.
• CJIS information security certification is required; SCDMV will sponsor the certification.

Preferred Skills

• Oracle 19+ SQL.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio .NET / C# development environment.
• Experience working in a governmental environment.

Preferred Certifications

• Visual COBOL technical certifications.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a closely related discipline is preferred, with 10 years of experience.
• Experience in a government agency environment is extremely helpful.

What Makes HTC A Great Place To Build Your Future

HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you’ll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high-performing teams driving success together. You’ll have long-term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies.

At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) matching, Group Life and Disability insurance, Professional Development opportunities, Wellness programs, and a variety of other perks.

Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.

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