Cobol/IDMS Developer

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

📋 Description

• Conduct interdisciplinary research and collaborate with hardware engineers and equipment designers in the planning, design, development, and implementation of electronic data processing systems for both product and commercial software.

• Assess computer user requirements and analyze system functionalities to address issues related to program objectives, output specifications, input data acquisition, programming methodologies, and controls.

• Develop operating instructions and design compilers, assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.

• Ensure compliance with software standards and evaluate user needs and software specifications to ascertain design feasibility within budgetary and time constraints.

• Collaborate with systems analysts, engineers, programmers, and other stakeholders to design systems and gather information regarding project limitations, capabilities, performance, and interfaces.

• Design, develop, and enhance software systems utilizing scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict outcomes and assess design implications.

• Oversee software system installations and monitor equipment performance to confirm adherence to specifications.

• Update existing databases and database management systems.

• Compose and code both logical and physical database descriptions, and define database identifiers for management systems, or guide others in coding these descriptions.

• Collaborate as part of a project team to oversee database development and clarify project scope and constraints.

• Evaluate project requests detailing database user needs to estimate the time and costs necessary for project completion.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field is required.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience with Mainframe IDMS and COBOL.

• Demonstrated creativity and adaptability in problem-solving.

• Capability to work with clients to comprehend their requirements.

• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Professional demeanor.

• Experience with Agile methodology and ADSO is advantageous.

• Familiarity with applying technical standards, principles, and theories.

• Knowledge of the complete software development lifecycle, encompassing business/systems analysis, requirements gathering, functional specification writing, development, testing, and delivery.

• Proficiency in troubleshooting issues and implementing system modifications as necessary to resolve problems.

• Understanding of computer hardware and software.

• Knowledge of development tools such as SQL and Visual Basic.

• Ability to work effectively both in a team environment and independently.

• Strong skills in customer and vendor relationship management.

• Ability to adhere to data standards and policies.

• Eagerness to learn new technologies and methodologies.

• Previous experience working with a federal, state, or local government agency.

• Experience with the Department of Defense is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary packages.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.

• Paid holidays that align with the Federal calendar.

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.

• Team-building activities.

• Support for professional development.