COBOL Developer

Type of Requisition:PipelineClearance Level Must Currently Possess:NoneClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:NonePublic Trust/Other Required:MBI (T2)Job Family:IT Infrastructure and OperationsJob Qualifications:Skills:COBOL, IBM z/OS, Mainframe ComputersCertifications:NoneExperience:5 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:NoJob Description:GDIT is seeking a Senior COBOL Developer to support the United States Postal Service.MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACTAs a Senior COBOL Developer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of USPS. You will play a crucial role in optimizing the business functions at USPS. We are seeking a Senior COBOL Developer to join our team. This candidate will play a critical role in analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and supporting code for our government customer, the United States Postal Service.Key Responsibilities:Analyzes user/business software system requirements and determines needsDetermines the functionality of an application and performs upgrades over timeMaintains documentation to support software development policies, standards, and proceduresDevelops, analyzes, prioritizes, and organizes requirement specifications, data mapping, diagrams, and flowcharts for developers and testers to followTranslates highly technical specifications into clear non-technical requirementsDevelop and document features and user stories with acceptance criteriaAssists team with preparation of cost estimatesImplements best practices for scalability, supportability, ease of maintenance, and system performanceCreates current and future state documentation related to existing interfacesCreates Interface Control Documents (ICD) documenting existing and future interfacesWHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:Education:Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, preferred but not required.If resources do not have a relevant college degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required.Required Technical Skills and Expertise:5+ years of hands-on experience with applications written in COBOL on IBM Z/OSExperience with information technologies and systems analysis, analyzing business requirements and developing business requirementsProven ability to assess business needs and translate them into relevant solutionsProficiency in JCL, VSAM, DB2, IMS and CICSExpertise in mainframe migrations projects or modernization initiatives (preferred)Familiarity with mainframe communications tools such as CICS and mainframe security protocols, including RACF.Must be proficient in JCL COBOL, VSAM and CICSStrong knowledge of batch processing and online transaction processingMust have experience with IBM utilities, TSO/ISPF, and Abend-AIDExperience with Control-D, Control-M, File-AIDKnowledge of best practices in mainframe migration planning, including risk assessment and resource managementFamiliarity with AI/ML tools (CoPilot, WatsonX, ReDux, other) for code analysis, pattern recognition or modernizationUnderstanding of AI-driven code refactoring platforms/products and the ability to leverage AI to improve testing, documentation, and process optimization.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesEffective verbal and written communication skills, especially for collaborating on mainframe integration with java developers and migration planningAbility to work independently and in a team environment with a focus on quality and attention to detailPreferred skillsExperience with DevOps practices on mainframes, including tools like Jenkins and GitPrior experience with performance tuning on mainframe systemsPrior experience with ServiceNow with Agile methodologiesExperience working with Product Owners and creating Features and User StoriesExperience with VersionOne desired or other Agile management toolsWorking knowledge of a wide variety of programming languagesExperience with Changeman to create packages and promote code.Ability to scan libraries to find instances of key words / phrases to help research issues.May lead project teams within assigned unit develop, plan and manage project tasksRespond to incidents in ServiceNowCreate ServiceNow Change requests following USPS processesParticipate in meetings relating to specific technical projects or tasksAbility to develop and maintain IT documentation.Independently analyzes and develops innovative resolutions for complex problems, implements solutions independently and as part of a team.Develops, plans, and manages project tasks.Provides training for less experienced team members, if needed.Knowledge/experience of SDLC practices MS ExcelSecurity 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 fingerprintingThis 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 matchComprehensive health and wellness packagesInternal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.Cutting-edge technology you can learn fromRest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays#zxc726The likely salary range for this position is $111,155 - $150,385. 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:40Travel Required:Less than 10%Telecommuting Options:RemoteWork Location:Any Location / RemoteAdditional 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.Our Identity Verification Process:As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.About Our Work: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 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 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.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events atgdit.com/tc.Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected VeteransOriginally posted on Himalayas