Cobol Application Developer IV (Hybrid)

DPP is seeking a COBOL Application Developer for an opportunity in Columbia, SC.

Work arrangement:

• Onsite preferred; open to partial or remote for the right candidate
• W2 position; 6 months
• Residency requirements: Contingent Personnel who are foreign nationals must have resided in the US for at least three (3) of the last (5) years prior to assignment to Company s applicable government contract.

Summary:

• Developing new code based on projects received from the Client.
• Supporting existing systems and working on maintenance items as necessary.
• Supporting customers by running reports, providing lists and answers to questions as they arise.
• Responsible for analysis, design, programming, and implementation of complex applications tasks and projects.
• Devise feasible, logical procedures to resolve business problems using computer resources.
• Formulate scope and objectives through research to develop or modify complex systems.
• Review detailed specifications and recommend modifications.
• Design, code, test and debug complex application programs.

Top skills:

• Cobol
• JCL
• VSAM
• Endevor
• Strong analysis skills

Nice to have:

• EDI X12 knowledge
• Agile/Scrum

Minimum required work experience:

• 6 years of application development, systems testing or other job-related experience.

Job/class description:

• Produce deliverables related to the assigned project. Perform analysis, design, programming, and implementation of systems and procedures to solve complex business or scientific problems. Evaluate interrelationships in immediate programming area to determine how changes in one program will affect another related area. Apply conversions and enhancements to business systems. May lead or provide expertise on assigned projects.
• Work closely with customers, business analysts, and team members to understand business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions. Ensure solutions are aligned with business and IT strategies and comply with the organization s architectural standards. Assist in post-implementation support and system enhancements.
• Test modified programs, create necessary test files and data, verify logic, debug, and write relevant documentation.
• Design and develop IT systems. Devise new sources of data and develop new approaches and techniques. Involved in the full systems life cycle and is responsible for designing, coding, testing, implementing, maintaining and supporting complex application software that is delivered on time and within budget.
• Provide guidance to lower-level programmers/analysts. Act as an internal consultant by providing technical guidance on complex projects. Determine and resolve problems with other systems analysts, programmers, and systems users.
• Test designed programs, verify logic, perform any necessary "debugging," and write the documentation.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Strong analysis
• Self-starter
• Dig and learn code on own
• Lead/teach others
• Flexible to change as assignments come quick
• Comprehensive understanding of applications/development, quality assurance and integration methodologies, concepts and facilities in a mainframe, midrange, and/or PC/LAN environment.
• Demonstrates a high level of technical proficiency in the areas of programming languages, platform capabilities, and methods of systems analysis and program design.
• Excellent analysis, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates logical abstract thinking and assimilating/adhering to project goals and deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Able to work well under pressure and as part of a team. Strong knowledge of interpersonal skills/team building.
• Familiar with project management concepts.
• Ability to assess requirements, alternatives, and risks/benefits for low- to high-impact projects.
• Pays attention to detail.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients, vendors etc. In-depth understanding of organizational functions, behavior, and inter-relationships.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant operating systems, programming languages, and development tools and their usage in the company.

Work environment:

• Team size of 15 people but expanding to 25 people. 3 scrum teams.
• The team is mixed with JAVA developers, Python developers and mainframe developers. Currently it has 2 automated testers and has need for a manual tester.
• Big project is adding Dental to Medicare platform and standing up a new, standalone Edit Module instead of using one supported by government.
• Other big projects are shifting from TIBCO translator to M2 translator, refinement of Supplemental Benefits processing based on government decisions, and modernization efforts as time allows.
• Customer-focused, project-oriented programming environment.
• Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.

Required education/equivalencies:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other job-related degree;
• OR, Associates degree in CS, IT, or other job-related degree plus 2 years of work-related experience;
• OR, 4 years job-related work experience (total 10 years without a degree)

Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Daniel at to learn more about this position (#24-00737).

DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.

Authorized US Worker - s and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. Residency requirements may apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time. EOE/AA/V/D

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