COBOL Applications Developer

COBOL Applications Developer Agency 290 EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION Supervisory Organization Employment Security Commission–Data Processing

End Date:
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Full-time Vacancies:
Two. Salary:
Commensurate with education and experience.

Location:

Oklahoma City, OK. Travel:
Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position. Typically, minimal travel is required.

• The State of Oklahoma offers a comprehensive Benefits Packet, including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

Join Our Innovative Team:
Shape the Future of IT at OESC! The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) is seeking a skilled COBOL Programmer to support and maintain the core systems responsible for processing unemployment insurance benefits. This role focuses on developing robust COBOL code within a BULL mainframe environment running GCOS
8. Experience with Linux command-line tools and Google Cloud Platform are desirable.

• Application Development:
  Design, develop, test, and implement COBOL solutions within the BULL/GCOS8 mainframe environment. Enhance and maintain applications, databases, JCL, files, test scenarios, and supporting documentation to meet business and operational needs.
• On‑Call Support:
  Participate in a rotating on‑call schedule and provide 24‑hour support when assigned. Respond promptly to service interruptions and production issues to ensure continuity of critical processing systems.
• System Maintenance:
  Troubleshoot production issues, analyze existing codebases, and perform routine maintenance to ensure system stability and accurate processing.
• Requirements Analysis:
  Collaborate with agency personnel, business analysts, and stakeholders to evaluate business needs, gather requirements, and develop solutions.
• Cross‑Platform Navigation:
  Utilize basic Linux command-line interfaces to navigate file systems, execute scripts, and support data transfers between Linux VMs and other state systems.
• Legislative Updates:
  Work with senior developers and business analysts to translate new state or federal unemployment mandates into technical logic.
• Documentation:
  Maintain clear, accurate technical documentation for new code and reverse‑engineer undocumented legacy processes when necessary.

• Knowledge of – Writing, testing, and debugging COBOL BULL mainframe environment GCOS8 Linux (i.e., file navigation, scripting, file permissions) LIBER8 Software development life cycles User interfaces Troubleshooting and problem solutions Emerging technologies/ innovations Coding processes and security measures Specific agency functions and business needs Laws, rules, and regulations affecting the business needs of the agency.
• Skill and Competencies – Problem solving, critical thinking, and attention to detail Written communication and application design Verbal communication and presentation Ability to – Review and analyze user requests and other information. Design appropriate programs and systems while adhering to deadlines. Work independently Be adaptable.

• Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a minimum of twelve credit hours of computer science or management information systems course work at an accredited college or university or completion of a minimum of 156 hours of vocational or technical education courses resulting in…