Overview
On Site
USD 68.00 per hour
Full Time
Skills
Information Technology
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Operating Systems
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft Visual Studio
Debugging
Microsoft TFS
Microsoft
Application Development
RDBMS
PL/SQL
Oracle Db
Business Systems
Business Software
Micro Focus
COBOL
Microsoft IIS
Microsoft Windows
Servers
Data Extraction
UI
Visual Basic .NET
C#
.NET
Database
SQL
Oracle
Production Support
Supervision
Management
Web Services
Job Details
Date Posted: 11/13/2025
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 493380
Industry: Government/Staffing
Job Title: Micro Focus COBOL Developer
Job Location: Blythewood, SC, USA, 29016
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: 9 am to 5 pm
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 13
Min Hourly Rate($): 68.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 70.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Communications, MicroFocus Cobol, MS Windows, Oracle, SQL, Troubleshooting, VB.net
Experience Desired: Prior public or Government sector experience (2 yrs)
Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Certifications/Licenses: Microfocus certifications are a significant advantage
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
***Only qualified Programmer - Consultant candidates will be considered. The candidate must be a South Carolina resident or willing to relocate/commute to Blythewood SC prior to starting the role at their own expense, as the position requires an onsite presence. ***
Preferred Education:
Bachelor's degree in information technology related discipline with 8 years of experience or minimum 10 years related experience
Preferred Certification:
Microfocus certifications are a significant advantage
Required Skills:
COBOL development with MICROFOCUS Visual COBOL using Visual Studio 2019/2022 in Windows Server 2022 under IIS
MICROFOCUS Visual COBOL V7 V9 or higher strongly preferred
Accessing Oracle and MS SQL Server enterprise databases from within the programming (COBOL) platform
Crafting SQL statements to support required system functionality
Preferred Skills:
Visual Studio 2019 and higher - Debugging
IIS configuration/setup
Microsoft Team Foundation Server
Microsoft C# NET
Application programming against RDBMS (Oracle SQL)
SQL for Oracle DB
CLIENT employs a multi-tiered architecture in its core business systems. The Business application tier utilizes Microfocus Visual COBOL running under IIS on MS Windows 2022 servers. This assignment will support development of new business functions and troubleshooting, modification, and enhancement of existing functions in this environment within the existing CLIENT application framework. Projects may include business logic supporting on-line systems, batch programming, data extraction, and reports involving all CLIENT business areas. This engineer will work closely and will be involved with both the UI tiers which are MS .NET applications (VB.NET, C#.NET) and the database tiers in both SQL and ORACLE. Production trouble shooting support will be expected so some level of production support experience is required. This contractor will be expected to work with minimal supervision, will be in direct contact with business area specialists, develop technical approaches and designs, code, test, and support these functions. Communications skills must be excellent.
Job Responsibilities:
Analyze the CLIENT phoenix ii web service and batch business applications
Take the lead in analysing and troubleshooting assigned system problems
Propose solutions
Code test promote and interact with impacted users ensuring that solution meets requirements
Provide daily and weekly status to the development manager
Benefits:
For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.
California Pay Equity:
For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here.
Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.
Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 493380
Industry: Government/Staffing
Job Title: Micro Focus COBOL Developer
Job Location: Blythewood, SC, USA, 29016
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: 9 am to 5 pm
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 13
Min Hourly Rate($): 68.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 70.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Communications, MicroFocus Cobol, MS Windows, Oracle, SQL, Troubleshooting, VB.net
Experience Desired: Prior public or Government sector experience (2 yrs)
Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Certifications/Licenses: Microfocus certifications are a significant advantage
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
***Only qualified Programmer - Consultant candidates will be considered. The candidate must be a South Carolina resident or willing to relocate/commute to Blythewood SC prior to starting the role at their own expense, as the position requires an onsite presence. ***
Preferred Education:
Bachelor's degree in information technology related discipline with 8 years of experience or minimum 10 years related experience
Preferred Certification:
Microfocus certifications are a significant advantage
Required Skills:
COBOL development with MICROFOCUS Visual COBOL using Visual Studio 2019/2022 in Windows Server 2022 under IIS
MICROFOCUS Visual COBOL V7 V9 or higher strongly preferred
Accessing Oracle and MS SQL Server enterprise databases from within the programming (COBOL) platform
Crafting SQL statements to support required system functionality
Preferred Skills:
Visual Studio 2019 and higher - Debugging
IIS configuration/setup
Microsoft Team Foundation Server
Microsoft C# NET
Application programming against RDBMS (Oracle SQL)
SQL for Oracle DB
CLIENT employs a multi-tiered architecture in its core business systems. The Business application tier utilizes Microfocus Visual COBOL running under IIS on MS Windows 2022 servers. This assignment will support development of new business functions and troubleshooting, modification, and enhancement of existing functions in this environment within the existing CLIENT application framework. Projects may include business logic supporting on-line systems, batch programming, data extraction, and reports involving all CLIENT business areas. This engineer will work closely and will be involved with both the UI tiers which are MS .NET applications (VB.NET, C#.NET) and the database tiers in both SQL and ORACLE. Production trouble shooting support will be expected so some level of production support experience is required. This contractor will be expected to work with minimal supervision, will be in direct contact with business area specialists, develop technical approaches and designs, code, test, and support these functions. Communications skills must be excellent.
Job Responsibilities:
Analyze the CLIENT phoenix ii web service and batch business applications
Take the lead in analysing and troubleshooting assigned system problems
Propose solutions
Code test promote and interact with impacted users ensuring that solution meets requirements
Provide daily and weekly status to the development manager
- **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.
California Pay Equity:
For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here.
Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.
Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
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