COBOL Developer

About the role

This announcement serves as public notice. Applications submitted will be placed into a pool and will remain on file for selection as positions become available. Vacancies may be filled for up to 6 months after the closing date of this announcement. Applicants may not receive notifications of referral status until the full 6-month eligibility period has elapsed.

Qualifications

• Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate.
• To qualify for the 2210 IT Specialist series, the applicant must demonstrate the following competencies:
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Oral Communication
• Problem Solving

Duties

• Architect, develop, and maintain high-performance business applications using modern COBOL, CICS, JCL, DB2, VSAM, and IDMS on our enterprise server platform.
• Optimize SQL queries and data management for lightning-fast access and reliability in DB2 databases.
• Implement and support batch processing jobs, leveraging advanced job scheduling and monitoring tools.
• Engineer robust data storage and retrieval solutions using VSAM, ensuring integrity and speed.
• Utilize sophisticated file handling techniques for sequential, indexed, and relative files.
• Design and maintain data structures that support scalable, enterprise-grade applications.
• Build and support Online Transaction Processing (OLTP) systems using CICS and TSQ for real-time, high-volume transactions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues to ensure maximum uptime and performance.
• Collaborate with business analysts, QA, and fellow developers to deliver innovative solutions.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including program specifications, flowcharts, and user guides.
• Participate in code reviews and uphold best practices for quality and security.
• Support application testing, deployment, and post-implementation activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to leverage AI-driven tools and technologies to improve development efficiency, automate processes, and enhance application capabilities.
• Stay informed about advancements in AI and related technologies and recommend ways to incorporate them into SSA's business systems where appropriate.

Pay

The pay for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically full-time.