Sr COBOL Developer - Maximus

Maximus is seeking a Senior COBOL Developer to support our Internal Revenue Service (IRS) client.

Location of work is remote in US.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide design and implementation expertise to a cross-functional software development team.

- Design and develop software applications from business requirements in collaboration with other team members.

- Support testing and remediate defects.

- May mentor entry and mid-level developers.

- 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 chart and diagram, 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

- 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

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in related field.
- 5-7 years of related experience required.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree.

- Computer Professional Job Profile.

- 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

- Preferred qualifications and experience include: Experience with IRS processing systems; experience with SQL, JCL, Batch processing.

Additional Requirements, as per Contract/Client:

- Candidates must have held an active IRS MBI clearance within the last 2 years to qualify

- Candidates must be a US Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card status) for at least three (3) years, and Federal Tax compliant

EEO Statement

Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Minimum Salary

$

115,000.00

Maximum Salary

$

130,000.00