Senior COBOL Developer

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

MBI (T2)

Job Family:

Programming

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Agile Methodology, Cobol Mainframe, Software Development, Software Requirements, Software Systems

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Senior COBOL Developer supporting the United States Postal Service. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Senior COBOL Developer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Mainframe COBOL Developer joining our team to analyze design, develop, implement, and support code for our government customer, the United States Postal Service.

   

HOW A Senior COBOL Developer WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Analyzes and evaluates existing or proposed systems and designs computer systems to process data
• Analyzes systems and procedures to refine their formulation and converts them to programmable formats
• Writes or updates software specifications
• Creates logical data models based on functional requirements
• Performs quality assurance review of specifications for internal and external delivery
• Troubleshoots and provides technical support and solutions to users
• Develops analytical tools for use in the design and redesign of systems
• Analyzes detail systems factors, including input and output requirements, information flow, hardware and software requirements, and reliability characteristics
• Prepares and updates documentation for new or existing systems
• Monitors system effectiveness in satisfying user needs
• May provide guidance and work leadership to less-experienced analysts.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned
• Participates in special projects as required

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science or related technical discipline; OR the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.

Required Experience:

• 10+ years of experience with Application Development

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Developer of COBOL, VSAM, JCL, TSO/ISPF, XPEDITER, FileAid, ChangeMan, CICS, HostBridge
• Knowledge of Payroll processing
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum processes and management tools such as VersionOne
• Knowledge of and experience in an IT Service management System (preferably ServiceNow) and ITIL processes
• Proficient in Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Proficient knowledge and experience of SDLC practices
• Demonstrated knowledge in Change Management and Configuration Management

Security Clearance Level:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance and successfully pass a thorough Government background screening process requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprinting
• This position has a U.S. residency requirement. The USPS security clearance process requires the selected candidate to have resided in the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for the last five years as follows: U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 6 months consecutively in the last 3 years (unless they meet certain exceptions). Non-U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 90 days consecutively in the last 3 years.

Location:

• 100% remote in the U.S.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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The likely salary range for this position is $94,676 - $128,092. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class. Apply