COBOL Developer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide operations and maintenance (O&M) support for the Cotton and Tobacco Electronic Records System (CERS).

• Act as the technical leader for the HP NonStop Integrity environment.

• Oversee the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of mission-critical applications.

• Collaborate with leadership to formulate both short- and long-term IT strategies.

• Collect and analyze customer requirements to create thorough IT development and delivery plans.

• Direct all HP NonStop programming initiatives, including COBOL85, SCOBOL, TAL, and NonStop SQL database design.

• Manage system installations, security, technical support, and storage solutions.

• Prepare, test, and implement programs; assess results; and apply corrective actions as necessary.

• Train and mentor ITD personnel and end-users.

• Address helpdesk inquiries related to CERS and deliver timely end-user support.

• Quickly identify and resolve bugs and defects in core production applications.

• Conduct daily system checks, audits, and backups.

• Implement urgent changes in response to regulatory or operational changes.

• Ensure compatibility with evolving Agency IT standards and third-party integrations.

• Coordinate with a variety of stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field from an accredited institution.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in COBOL Development.

• Proficiency in HPE NonStop Platform technologies and environment management.

• Experience in COBOL programming, cotton production system automation, and legacy system integration.

• Familiarity with HPE NonStop SQLCI database management and reporting tools.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to translate complex technical solutions into understandable business outcomes.

• Strong problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail.

• Experience in a federal government IT environment.

• Knowledge of cotton and tobacco production processes and workflows.

• Understanding of USDA or agricultural regulatory compliance frameworks.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401K with company matching.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Paid holidays.

• Three weeks of paid time off.

• Additional benefits.