COBOL Developer

Job Description

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

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).

BA/BS in Computer Science or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Must be U.S. Citizen

Must be able to get Public Trust provided by client

EDUCATION:

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

Company Background:

Headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia, Custom Software Systems, Inc. (CSS) is a Woman-Owned (WOSB) and HUBZone certified small business. Built on a foundation of trusted client partnerships, CSS has fostered a stakeholder-centric yet disciplined approach to IT solutions development. This ensures our ability to consistently meet or exceed our customers' expectations.

Benefits:

CSS is a very employee oriented company knowing that well trained, professional associates are what make our company great. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes: paid holidays and paid time off; medical insurance that includes vision; dental insurance; company paid long and short-term disability and life insurance; a Simple IRA plan (similar to 401k); parking and commuter reimbursement. We also work with our employees on training and professional certification plans that benefit the employee, the client and CSS - a win-win-win strategy.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

CSS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. CSS complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

CSS expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of CSS employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Fully remote