Remote COBOL Developer

Custom Software Systems Inc. (CSS), is seeking an experienced COBOL Developer for a remote opportunity. The selected candidate will be a US Citizen who can be cleared. The candidate must have at minimum eight (8) years of experience in the following: IBM mainframe experience, COBOL and JCL. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, upgrade, test, implement, and document software components of client applications.


• Work independently and/or within teams throughout all phases of the development lifecycle.


• Communicate with end users, business analysts, and systems analysts to determine features, requirements, and solution design.


• Develop enhancements to suite of applications using leading software principles.


• Document technical specifications and designs.


• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues as needed.


• Adhere to established design, coding, naming, and standards.


• Participate in code reviews and apply corrections as required.


• Adhere to change control processes.


• Write/revise documentation including operations and user guidelines.


• Define and document requirements and develop supportable application solutions to automate business processes.


• Lead development efforts consisting of multiple developers or multi-thread development projects.


• Advise others on detailed specifications for translations into structure application programs conforming to established CIOO methodology and standards.


• Accountable for completion of work on time to meet business performance expectations.


• Supervise the writing/revision of program documentation, application operational procedures and client user guide in accordance with standards and client needs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be U.S. Citizen


• Must be able to get Public Trust provided by client


• Minimum 8 years IBM mainframe experience


• Minimum 8 Years COBOL and proficient in COBOL


• Minimum 8 Years JCL and proficient in JCL


• Minimum 5 years DB2 (SQL, stored procedures)


• minimum 2 years SAS language


• Proficiency in analysis, and communication skills (written and oral).

EDUCATION:

• BS/BA in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.