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About the role
Enterprise COBOL Application Developer
Type: Contract W2
Location: Blythewood, SC 29016
Duration: 12 months, with possibility of extension
Interview Process: 2 rounds (In-person preferred; Teams considered)
Work Arrangement: Initially 100% on-site for orientation and system familiarization; hybrid possible at client's discretion
Candidate Requirement: Must be a South Carolina resident or willing to relocate/commute at own expense prior to starting
We are seeking a Enterprise COBOL Application Developer to support enterprise business applications in a multi-tiered architecture environment. This role involves developing new business functions, troubleshooting, modifying, and enhancing existing functions. You will collaborate closely with business specialists, UI teams, and database tiers, working with minimal supervision to design, code, test, and support mission-critical systems.
Required Skills
COBOL development with MicroFocus Visual COBOL using Visual Studio 2019/2022 in Windows Server 2022 under IIS
Experience with MicroFocus Visual COBOL V7, V9, or higher strongly preferred
Accessing Oracle and MS SQL Server enterprise databases from within COBOL
Crafting SQL statements to support system functionality
Preferred Skills
Visual Studio 2019 and higher – Debugging
IIS configuration/setup
Microsoft Team Foundation Server
Microsoft C# .NET
Application programming against RDBMS (Oracle, SQL)
SQL for Oracle DB
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related discipline with 8+ years of experience
OR minimum 10 years of related experience
Certifications (not required but preferred)
Microsoft technical certifications considered in selection process
MicroFocus certifications are a significant advantage
Daily Responsibilities
Analyze Phoenix II, Web Service, and batch business applications
Lead troubleshooting and propose solutions for assigned system problems
Code, test, and promote solutions ensuring requirements are met
Interact with impacted users and business specialists
Provide daily and weekly status updates to the development manager
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