Sr COBOL Developer

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COBOL Developer – Power / Utilities  

Role Purpose 

This role provides domain-aware interpretation of legacy COBOL systems. 

The accelerator can detect patterns — 

but utilities (electric power) logic must be understood, validated, and contextualized. 

This person ensures: 

👉 Extracted rules reflect real business logic 

👉 Use cases align to operational reality 

👉 Modernization targets are viable 

Core Responsibilities 

Legacy Logic Interpretation 

• Analyze COBOL modules tied to: 


• Call center workflows 


• Customer servicing 


• Billing / service logic 


• Field operations 

Business Rule Validation 

• Confirm AI-extracted logic matches real-world operations 


• Support ambiguity resolution 

Utilities Domain Mapping 

• Translate technical logic into functional meaning 


• Align system behavior to customer journey use cases 

Accelerator Collaboration 

• Partner with: 


• AI ingestion team 


• Agentic development team 


• Use-case mapping team 

Deliverables 

• Validated business rule interpretations 


• SME-aligned logic clarifications 


• Legacy workflow mapping 

Required Skills 

• COBOL expertise 


• Utilities industry systems exposure (Electric Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution)  


• Ability to translate technical logic into business context 


• Experience with customer servicing or billing systems preferred 

Nice to Have 

• MACSS experience and understanding (client’s CIS System) 

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