Software Engineer C & COBOL

Overview

Remote
Hybrid
Contract - W2

Skills

Credit Cards
Authorization
Tandem
C
C#
Java
Database
Microsoft SQL Server
Dynamics
Microsoft Windows
Network Layer
Collaboration
Knowledge Transfer
COBOL
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Debugging
HP
Finance
SANS
Legacy Systems

Job Details

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Position: Software Engineer C & COBOL

Location: Fully Remote

Duration: 6-Month Contract-W2 to Hire

Must-Have Skills

C

Cobol

HP Non-stop(Tandem)

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

o Languages: C and COBOL

Windows Application:

o Languages: C# (some Java)

o 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

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