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Job Details
Job#: 2084165
Job Description:
Position: Lead Software Engineer - C & COBOL
Location: Fully Remote
Duration: 6-Month Contract to Hire
Rate: Negotiable
Must-Have Skills
Overview:
We are seeking experienced software engineers with strong expertise in C and COBOL to support and enhance our credit card issuing and authorization platform. This legacy system plays a critical role in transaction processing and requires hands-on maintenance, bug fixing, and occasional new development. The ideal candidates will be proactive, collaborative, and open to introducing modern development best practices into a mature codebase.
Platform Overview:
Team Dynamics:
Responsibilities:
Must-Have Qualifications:
Nice-to-Haves:
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Job Description:
Position: Lead Software Engineer - C & COBOL
Location: Fully Remote
Duration: 6-Month Contract to Hire
Rate: Negotiable
Must-Have Skills
- C
- Cobol
- Lead experience
Overview:
We are seeking experienced software engineers with strong expertise in C and COBOL to support and enhance our credit card issuing and authorization platform. This legacy system plays a critical role in transaction processing and requires hands-on maintenance, bug fixing, and occasional new development. The ideal candidates will be proactive, collaborative, and open to introducing modern development best practices into a mature codebase.
Platform Overview:
- HP Non-Stop (formerly Tandem): Handles transaction authorizations and processing
- Languages: C and COBOL
- Windows Application:
- Languages: C# (some Java)
- Database: Microsoft SQL Server
Team Dynamics:
- The current team is strong on the Windows application side and does not require support there.
- Limited internal expertise in C and COBOL; existing team is piecing together knowledge post-departure of original SMEs.
- Two underperforming resources with COBOL knowledge are available for knowledge transfer.
- Looking to onboard two senior-level engineers (L3 and L4) to take ownership of the HP Non-Stop side of the application.
Responsibilities:
- Learn and understand the legacy C and COBOL codebase
- Collaborate with existing COBOL resources for knowledge transfer
- Maintain and enhance the HP Non-Stop platform
- Perform bug fixes and support production issues
- Contribute to limited new development efforts
- Introduce and apply modern development practices to legacy code where feasible
Must-Have Qualifications:
- Strong experience in C programming
- Solid knowledge of COBOL
- Preference for candidates stronger in C if not equally proficient in both
- Ability to work independently and take initiative in a legacy environment
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Nice-to-Haves:
- Experience with HP Non-Stop systems
- Familiarity with financial transaction processing
- Exposure to modernization efforts in legacy systems
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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