Senior COBOL Developer

Occupation:
Computer Programmers

Location:

Blythewood, SC - 29016 Job Type: Contract, Full Time (30 Hours or More) Posted: 10/09/2026

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Work at home all of the time

We are seeking an experienced Senior COBOL Developer to join our team in support of a large-scale, mission-critical core business system. This is a 12-month contract opportunity with a hybrid work schedule. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Visual/Micro Focus COBOL, strong Oracle SQL skills, and a proven track record of leading technical teams and delivering complex software solutions.

• Hybrid position based in Blythewood, SC
• Strong preference for fully onsite presence during the training period
• After training, a schedule of up to two days remote per week may be discussed with the resource and hiring manager
• Candidate MUST be a CURRENT SC, NC, or GA resident. May relocate at candidate's discretion to meet the hybrid work schedule prior to the start date at their own expense.

• 2 rounds of virtual interviews

• Analyze the core business system and assigned tickets for development and/or system modification
• Take the lead in analyzing and proposing solutions to assigned tickets and projects
• Partner with business units to develop business specifications, translate them into technical specifications, and obtain business sign-off
• Code, test, promote, and interact with impacted users to ensure solutions meet documented requirements
• Provide production support for the core system
• Deliver daily and weekly status updates to the development manager and business analysts

• 6+ years of experience with Visual and/or Micro Focus COBOL
• Working knowledge of Visual COBOL V9
• 10+ years of experience developing and maintaining complex, mission-critical applications in a Windows-based Client Server environment
• 5+ years of experience leading a technical software development team in planning and deployment of software systems
• 10+ years of experience coding and testing complex COBOL-based business systems in an Oracle SQL database and Windows-based client-server environment
• 5+ years of experience providing Level 3 (L3) production support
• 5+ years of experience functioning as the primary contact with business units to develop and review business and technical specifications and ensure delivery of specified functionality
• 10+ years of experience with computer system analysis, design coding, testing, debugging, and implementation techniques and practices for developing new systems or modifying existing systems

• Oracle 19+ SQL
• Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio .NET / C# development environment
• Experience working in a governmental environment
• Visual COBOL technical certifications

• Experience mentoring and guiding less experienced technical colleagues
• Proven proficiency communicating effectively with users, vendors, staff members, and management both orally and in writing
• Ability to plan, define, lead, direct, instruct, and review project work and personnel

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a closely related discipline preferred, with 10 years of experience
• Experience in a government agency environment is extremely helpful...

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