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Maximus · 4 hours ago

Senior COBOL Developer PART TIME

United States

Part-time

Remote

Senior Level

$55.29/hr - $75/hr

5+ years exp

Maximus is seeking a PART TIME Senior IBM COBOL Developer to support our Internal Revenue Service (IRS) client. The role involves assessing data needs, developing system testing plans, and maintaining compliance with system change control requirements.

Business Process Automation (BPA)ConsultingEducationGovernmentGovTechHealth CareInformation Technology

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assess data needs and design requirements for systems changes and enhancements

Develop and execute system testing plans and system change migration to production plans for compliance with system change control requirements

Perform trouble-shooting and programming analysis of systems issues

Develop system requirements of ad hoc reporting as needed

Maintain updated knowledge of contract compliance provisions for the project, department, and position

Follow policies and procedures without deviation

Develop, design, and implement custom applications supporting enhancements and additional projects as required for meeting project deliverables

May provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees within job area

Create, update, unit test, and maintain IBM COBOL programs

Update documentation such as Functional Specification Packages (FSPs) or Program Requirements Packages (PRPs) and/or Visio diagrams, and/or spreadsheets as needed

Track requirements and create/execute unit test cases

Write, analyze, review and/or provide comments on documentation such as Unified Work Requests (UWR), UWR responses and Internal Revenue Manuals (IRM), Interface Control Documents (ICD) Computer Operator Handbooks (COH)

Rewrite programs, using workflow charts and diagrams, and applying knowledge of computer capabilities, tax processing subject matter expertise, and symbolic logic

Perform or direct the revision, repair, or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements

Consult with managerial, engineering, and technical personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems, and suggest changes

Perform systems analysis and programming tasks to maintain and control the use of computer systems software

Compile and write documentation of program development and subsequent revisions, inserting comments in the coded instructions so others can understand the program

Prepare detailed workflow charts and diagrams that describe input, output, and logical operation, and convert them into a series of instructions coded in a computer language

Consult with and assist testers in the development, SAT and FIT environments

Qualification

IBM COBOLDB2CICSSQLJCLClient supportCommunication skillsTime managementTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 5+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required; an additional four (4) years of related work experience can substitute for a degree

At least five (5) years of relevant experience required

Must possess an active IRS Moderate-Risk Background Investigation (MBI)

At least four (4) years of experience with IBM COBOL programming language

Experience with DB2 and IBM DB2 utilities

Experience with CICS

Good verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated success in client support

Ability to interface with all levels of management

Ability to perform complex tasks with minimal supervision and guidance

Excellent time management, scheduling and organizational skills

Ability to work well independently or in a team setting