Senior Cobol Application Developer

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 24 Month(s)

Skills

CA Gen
COBOL
z/OS
SQL
IBM DB2

Job Details

Job Title: Senior Cobol Application Developer

Location: Tallahassee, FL - REMOTE

Position Summary: The selected candidate will support the Office of Information Technology by documenting critical business processes, analyzing financial systems, and identifying opportunities for improved effectiveness and efficiency. This role includes process redesign, development, and testing efforts, particularly related to large-scale, cross-functional financial systems. The candidate will also serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for applications involving complex business processes, ensuring scalable and robust solutions are delivered.

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor s or Master s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
  • Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education

Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum of 7+ years as a lead developer or development manager
  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience with technologies including:
    • COBOL
    • CA Gen
    • Classic ASP
    • DB2 for z/OS or Oracle (or equivalent RDBMS)

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Develop and maintain applications supporting complex financial business processes.
  2. Act as a SME and lead developer on major cross-functional projects.
  3. Provide QA guidance and oversight for new code deployments.
  4. Mentor peers and offer hands-on support.
  5. Analyze and resolve technical issues using appropriate tools and collaboration.
  6. Contribute to design improvements, methodologies, and standardization efforts.
  7. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
  8. Stay current on development trends and emerging technologies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

Technical Knowledge:

  • Proficient in SQL and relational database management systems (DB2 for z/OS, Oracle)
  • Strong experience with CA Gen, including Com Proxy and batch/web procedures
  • Proficient in COBOL, IBM Z-Server, CICS, and JCL
  • Familiarity with Classic ASP, including VBScript and JScript
  • Exposure to Microsoft Visual Studio/.Net is preferred

Functional Expertise:

  • Experience with financial systems development and maintenance
  • Strong analytical and systems design capabilities
  • Skilled in translating user requirements into practical business solutions

Professional Skills:

  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
  • Demonstrated customer service orientation
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in high-volume, deadline-driven environments
  • Proven leadership ability in development teams
  • Professional demeanor with staff and management at all levels
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