COBOL Mainframe Programmer

Date Posted: 07/29/2025

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 486208

Industry: Government/Staffing

Job Title: COBOL Mainframe Programmer

Job Location: Madison, WI, USA, 53703

Work Model: Hybrid

Work Model Details: 90% remote 10% onsite as needed)

Shift: 8-5

Employment Type: Temporary

FT/PT: Full-Time

Estimated Duration (In months): 11

Min Hourly Rate($): 65.00

Max Hourly Rate($): 70.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes: .Net, COBOL, DB-2, DB/2, JCL, Mainframe, MVS, XML

Experience Desired: Web Environment - W2K web/applications servers, C#, DB2 Connect (5 yrs)

Required Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree

**C2C is not available**

Job Description
This posting is for Wisconsin based candidates only (or those willing to relocate to Wisconsin within 30 days of the start date). Candidates that are not located in wisconsin or not willing to relocate within that timeframe will not be considered and should not be submitted. all work must be done in Wisconsin. This position is currently remote. However, position status is subject to change. (90% remote 10% onsite as needed) Onsite work is not likely, but candidate should be prepared to come onsite if required.

Required Education:
This position requires a bachelor's degree in a related area

Required Experience & Skills:
Thorough understanding of Cobol mainframe development practices (10 + Years)
In depth understanding of Structured Query Language (10+ Years)
Strong customer service and relationship management experience
Analysis and Design of Mainframe Applications, Must Have (10 + Years)
Analytical/problem solving skills, Must Have (10 + Years)
Advanced structured analysis, design, and application development for online and batch applications using COBOL/JCL/DB2/MVS Mainframe Systems: Using ChangeMan and CNTL-M, Must Have (10 + Years)
COBOL Must Have (10 + Years)
JCLMust Have (10 + Years)
Strong experience in writing complex SQLs/SPUFI using DB2, Must Have (10 + Years)
Postproduction support on middle to large mainframe applications Must Have (5+ Years)
Experience in technical writing and documentationMust Have (10 + Years)
Excel (MS)Must Have (10 + Years)
Outlook Must Have (10 + Years)
MS Office ProductsMust Have (10 + Years)
Excellent organization, analytical, and oral and written communication skillsMust Have (10 + Years)
User test, system test and user acceptance test plans Must Have (10 + Years)
In-depth knowledge of system development life cycle deliverables for each phase of development Must Have (10 + Years)
Requirements analysis Must Have (5 + Years)
Work with customers to solve problems and support their needs Must Have (10 + Years)

Preferred Experience & Skills:
Web Environment - W2K web/applications servers, C#, DB2 Connect, SQL Server, ASP.Net Core, TypeScript, WebAPI or REST services, Nice to Have (3 + Years)
Business knowledge of state-run welfare programNice to Have (3 + Years)
State of Wisconsin Privacy Regulations Nice to Have (3 + Years)

Responsibilities:
This Cobol Mainframe Programmer 6 (CMP6) will work on high profile mainframe application projects within the Client, maintain online and batch application programs by reviewing, analyzing, coding, testing, and debugging application code
They will develop specifications, diagrams, flowcharts and documentation. The CMP6 will analyze and develop programs using COBOL, DB2, XML, and JCL for the new enhancements
The CMP6 will implement application changes, enhancements and new applications and provide post implementation support. Knowledge on .NET, C#, SQL Server are nice-to-have skills
Be responsible for providing technical solutioning on complex eligibility application and its architecture
Works closely with the project lead and management to understand and prioritize project tasks
Solves complex technical problems
Understands business objectives and problems
Understand the requirements, analyze the system impact, develop process documents and flowcharts, design, code, unit/integration test and deploy using mainframe tools and technologies
Collaborate with analysts, QA, and business users to gather requirements and deliver solutions
Conduct code reviews and participate in unit and smoke testing
Create and maintain technical documentation, database models, and system architecture diagrams
Provide post-production support and resolve system issues in a timely manner
Ensure adherence to development standards, performance optimization, and security best practices
Selected candidate must provide copies of any/all certifications as part of the hiring process
The candidate should have strong communication skills and should be a team player

Other Notes:
1.Selected candidate will be required to provide personal equipment for remote work. Technical specifications of hardware are:
Home Internet Service: Minimum 20 Mbit down and 5 Mbit up. Capability to plug in network (cat 5a or better) cable to the computer.

Windows Computers
-Operating System: Any currently supported version of Windows 11
-Memory: Minimum 8 GB, Preferred 16 GB+
-Processor (CPU): 64-bit
-Graphics card that supports Direct3D 11 Video
-Installation of the latest Omnissa Horizon Client

Apple Computers
-Operating System: MacOS: Any currently supported version of MacOS 13 or higher
-Memory: Minimum 8 GB, preferred 16 GB+
-Processor (CPU): Any 64-bit Intel-based Mac or ARM M-based Mac
-Installation of the latest Omnissa Horizon Client
It is required to have full audio/video conferencing capabilities (camera and headset).
It is expected that you will update and maintain your hardware to always be compatible with the most current version of the Omnissa Horizon Client

Additional Notes:
Candidate MUST be physically located in the United States. International candidates/phone numbers will not be accepted.
Candidate must follow ALL DCF work rules
Candidate must be available to perform all work during the Central Standard Time (CST) business hours 8:00 am - 5 pm (or CST hours as defined by the hiring manager)
Candidate will be required to provide their own equipment for this position (See job description for required specifications.)
MUST provide three (3) business references for the interview. (One reference must be a supervisory level.)

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**

Benefits:
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California Pay Equity:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

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Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).