Cobol Developer

Conduent • Gates, NY

1d • Remote

About The Position

As a Micro Focus COBOL Developer you will design, maintain, and enhance
enterprise applications built on COBOL systems that support critical business
operations. In this role, the developer analyzes legacy code, implements new
features, resolves defects, and ensures system performance and reliability
across mainframe or distributed environments. You will collaborate with
cross-functional teams to integrate modern technologies, support system
migrations or upgrades, and maintain high standards for code quality,
documentation, and data integrity while supporting large-scale transactional
systems often used in industries such as government services, healthcare, and
finance.

Requirements

• Demonstrate 7 years working on Microfocus Cobol, CICS, JCL, and Oracle in Linux environment
• Demonstrate strong expertise in Microfocus Cobol, Oracle 10g or 11g, CICS, JCL
• Build applications using web services (SOAP/REST) and microservices architecture
• Solve complex technical problems and learn new technologies quickly
• Able to code complex SQL statements
• Hands on exposure working on Microfocus Net Express (IDE)
• Red Hat Linux OS
• Experience developing or supporting a Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) system
• Mainframe Knowledge
• Demonstrate at least 3 years of U.S.-based experience

Nice To Haves

• Apply experience with IBM COBOL, ACUCOBOL, COBOL
• Demonstrate familiarity with Any ANSI Database
• Utilize SQL exposure on any database
• Demonstrate Experience developing or supporting an MMIS

Responsibilities

• Analysis, design, programming, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of system that supports Point-of-Sale and Batch processes using Microfocus Cobol, CICS, Oracle and JCL.
• Analyze RFP documentation, meet with appropriate team members or clients, analyze software factors, assist with proposal work, and complete design documentation and estimates that meet the business requirements.
• Accurately and completely develop and unit test software solutions to meet client requirements.
• Develop testing recommendations for more in-depth testing for modifications.
• Provide on-call support on need basis.
• Resolve any issues that present themselves in a timely manner to prevent system outages.
• Investigate, resolve and document assigned issues and propose / implement solutions.
• Assist in discussions with clients and/or in the explanations of the issues, and recommended solutions.
• Assist in preparation of functional specifications for application systems, presentation of system requirements and designs to client personnel.
• Develop status reports of development activities weekly, to appropriate management.
• Assist with update of report documentation and system exhibits.

Benefits

• Health & Welfare Benefits: Comprehensive plans tailored to your needs, effective from day one.
• Retirement Savings: Robust programs to help you secure your financial future.
• Employee Discounts: Access to a wide range of discounts on merchandise, services, travel, and more.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Paths for advancement within a global organization.
• Paid Training: Learn while you earn with award-winning learning platforms.
• Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO packages to help you recharge.
• Great Work Environment: Join an award-winning culture that values diversity and inclusion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed