Senior Software Developer – COBOL Developer

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancement of mainframe-based COBOL applications supporting integrated payables and CPY mnemonic applications.
• Diagnose and resolve upstream and downstream system issues impacting client payment processing and operational workflows.
• Lead and implement federally mandated system updates and regulatory-driven changes that occur multiple times per year.
• Coordinate with internal technology and business teams seeking to leverage or model similar payment capabilities, offering expertise, guidance, and process improvement recommendations.
• Provide clear technical explanations, status updates, and risk assessments to senior leadership and business partners.
• Ensure system reliability, accuracy, and compliance in a high-availability, transaction-driven environment.

• Strong proficiency in COBOL development with hands‑on experience in IBM z/OS mainframe environments.
• Working knowledge of JCL, CICS, DB2, and VSAM.
• Experience using tools and platforms such as SAS, NDM, FILE‑AID, CompairX, Datamover, and Blue Zone.
• Proven ability to analyze and resolve complex systems issues across interconnected applications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within a legacy‑focused, highly interdependent team.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to navigate organizational dynamics thoughtfully and diplomatically.
• Demonstrated capability to present to senior leadership, clearly articulate technical concepts, and discuss project details at length when required.