Cobol Developer

COBOL Developer - Level III

Remote

Duration: 5+ Months

Candidate must obtain Public trust clearance

Description:
Address Management System (AMS) is responsible for every address in the United States. We are working on an Automated Rural AMS Edit Book Update process. AMS is a coded in COBOL, we have a DB2 DB, and Neon Servers on the mainframe. We are looking for an experienced COBOL developer to help us code, test, research existing processes to meet the timeline for this project. Project was initiated by the Rural Route Optimization team, with an aggressive timeline. Project has been expanded to include 3 phases. Phase 1 is completed. Phase 2 needs to be coded to update links to Jackpot HiRise defaults, add bi-directional cancellation processes, & update effective dates of transactions between the 2 systems, & some other minor issues. These need to be completed prior to a National Rollout in FY25. Phase 3 will add additional, more complex transactions.
Skillet:
10+ years experience with COBOL & DB2.
Experience with Changeman to create packages and promote code.
Ability to scan libraries to find instances of key words / phrases to help research issues.
May lead project teams within assigned unit develop, plan and manage project tasks
Respond to incidents in ServiceNow
Create ServiceNow Change requests following client processes
Participate in meetings relating to specific technical projects or tasks
Ability to develop and maintain IT documentation.
Independently analyzes and develops innovative resolutions for complex problems, implements solutions independently and as part of a team.
Develops, plans, and manages project tasks.
Provides training to less experienced team members, if needed.
Additional Required Skills/Experience:
o A minimum of ten (10) to twelve (12) years relevant experience.
o A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is required. If the individual's degree is not in the applicable field then four additional years of related experience is required.
o Typically performs all functional duties independently.
o Note: Special credentials (licenses and/or certifications) may be required at the Task Order level on a case-specific basis."