Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies.
COBOL Developer
Location
United States
Posted
12 days ago
Salary
Not specified
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Role Description
This role involves maintaining and enhancing legacy systems while supporting modernization initiatives within production and potential development/testing environments.
- Write and modify COBOL, COBOL Language Extender (COBOL LE), and IBM MVS JCL code
- Use tools such as DISA Multi-host Internet Access Portal (MIAP) and Reflection ZFE for 3270 terminal emulations
- Troubleshoot and fix production issues under guidance of senior team members
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Assist in creating and maintaining technical documentation including:
- Application operating and installation instructions
- Interface diagrams and product design documentation
- Interface Control Documents (ICD) for the Corporate Data Repository System (CDRS)
- Perform code testing and participate in code reviews
- Support FTP and SFTP transmission operations
- Implement Help Desk resolutions for Level II and III tickets
- Apply STIGs to applications as directed to ensure compliance
- Monitor database load and interface applications
- Provide technical support for the maintenance of data and related software modules
- Work with Change Requests (CR) and Deficiency Reports (DR) in the Information System Management Tool (ISMT)
- Support system releases, including documentation preparation
- Participate in team meetings and scrum ceremonies
- Create test cases and assist with test reports and summaries
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
- 8+ years of experience in COBOL programming
- 4+ years of experience with JCL, VSAM, DB2, and CICS
- Experience with mainframe debugging tools and utilities
- Experience with DISA mainframe environments, preferred
- CompTIA Security+ Certification (current)
Requirements
- Working knowledge of COBOL, IBM MVS JCL, and related mainframe technologies
- Familiarity with mainframe terminal emulation tools
- Understanding of mainframe architecture and operating systems (z/OS, MVS)
- Experience with batch processing and online transaction processing
- Ability to analyze and resolve technical issues with guidance
- Knowledge of STIG compliance requirements
- Experience with FTP and SFTP protocols
- Familiarity with Help Desk ticketing systems
- Ability to create and maintain technical documentation
- Basic experience with database monitoring and data extraction
- Knowledge of software development methodologies
- Good debugging and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Time management skills with ability to meet deadlines
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance
- 401K with company matching
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid holidays
- Three weeks paid time off
- And more
Clearance requirement
- Active Secret Clearance
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
- 8+ years of experience in COBOL programming
- 4+ years of experience with JCL, VSAM, DB2, and CICS
- Experience with mainframe debugging tools and utilities
- Experience with DISA mainframe environments, preferred
- CompTIA Security+ Certification (current)
- Working knowledge of COBOL, IBM MVS JCL, and related mainframe technologies
- Familiarity with mainframe terminal emulation tools
- Understanding of mainframe architecture and operating systems (z/OS, MVS)
- Experience with batch processing and online transaction processing
- Ability to analyze and resolve technical issues with guidance
- Knowledge of STIG compliance requirements
- Experience with FTP and SFTP protocols
- Familiarity with Help Desk ticketing systems
- Ability to create and maintain technical documentation
- Basic experience with database monitoring and data extraction
- Knowledge of software development methodologies
- Good debugging and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Time management skills with ability to meet deadlines
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance
- 401K with company matching
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid holidays
- Three weeks paid time off
- And more
- Clearance requirement
- Active Secret Clearance
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