COBOL Mainframe Programmer​/Developer

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Local Metro Atlanta Candidates Only | Onsite from Day 1

We are seeking a skilled and experienced COBOL Mainframe Programmer/Developer for a consulting engagement. This role involves translating business requirements into robust programming solutions, maintaining and enhancing custom software, and providing production support. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in COBOL programming, JCL, and mainframe systems, with additional experience in database technologies and system integration.

This is an onsite position from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate analysis, design documents, and specifications into well-structured programs.
• Maintain and enhance custom-developed software, including user data entry screens, batch processing, reports, queries, and menus.
• Review existing code, data, and business processes to support non-database functions.
• Execute test program changes, update test files, run tests, review results, and ensure accuracy.
• Identify and correct data errors through application logic and develop analysis/summary reports using IBM and Microsoft tools.
• Assist with the migration from COBOL applications to web-based applications.
• Prepare program-level and user-level documentation for the software development lifecycle.
• Enhance software performance and efficiency while adhering to organizational code management and deployment guidelines.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of COBOL development on Mainframe with JCL development and maintenance.
• Proven experience with COBOL, DB2, JCL, and Control-M.
• Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle (design, development, testing, deployment).
• Ability to troubleshoot, test, and debug software to meet business requirements.
• Strong analytical skills for error correction, process improvement, and reporting.
• Experience preparing detailed program-level and user-level documentation.
• Excellent communication skills to coordinate user sign-off before production deployment.
• Proven ability to follow organizational guidelines for source code management and migration.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, efficient solutions.

Nice to Have

• Java programming knowledge.
• Experience with Kofax.

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Contract

• Job function
  
  Information Technology
• Industries
  
  IT Services and IT Consulting

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