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Resource 1 is in need of a Sr. Tandem/COBOL Developer, ideally with some experience supporting accounting and finance-related systems, to help strengthen and expand a mission-critical ERP platform built on HP NonStop (Tandem). The primary objective of this position is to reduce single points of failure, increase cross-coverage, and provide long-term stability across core financial processes such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, month-end processing, and General Ledger integration. While accounting domain knowledge is valuable, strong Tandem technical expertise is the top priority.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain Tandem applications supporting Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), month-end and year-end processing, General Ledger (GL) feeds and reconciliations.
- Support batch cycles, close processes, and financial data integrity.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues tied to accounting timelines and reporting deadlines.
- Design, develop, and enhance applications on the HP NonStop (Tandem) platform.
- Work extensively with COBOL, TACL, Enscribe, SQL/MP, and Tandem batch processing.
- Maintain high standards for accuracy, auditability, and system reliability.
- Actively participate in knowledge sharing and cross-training to reduce dependency on individual contributors.
- Document system functionality and operational procedures.
- Serve as a backup owner for critical financial processes.
Required Qualifications:
- 7+ years of Tandem (HP NonStop) development experience.
- Strong COBOL development skills on Tandem.
- Experience supporting batch-heavy, data-sensitive systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with AP, AR, GL, or financial reporting systems.
- Background in financial services, payments, EFT, or banking on Tandem.
- Exposure to ERP or homegrown financial platforms.
- Prior experience mentoring or supporting junior developers.
Benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance, 2 weeks of PTO per year, 24 hours of sick time per year, 401(k) with 4% match