COBOL Software Developer

CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. With over 40 years of excellence, we unite talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

About the role

We are looking for a motivated COBOL Software Developer to design and develop scalable software solutions while adhering to coding standards and participating in agile processes. This is a full-time, remote position. Only candidates without a need for sponsorship now or in the future will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Design and create engineering specifications for software applications and programs
• Write code that adheres to coding standards and perform code reviews
• Generate ideas, explore, and implement technical solutions to achieve required product features
• Monitor technical processes against project plans while safeguarding functionality, scalability, and performance
• Participate in agile ceremonies, assist in sprint planning, and complete required sprints
• Communicate blockers to the Scrum Master in a timely manner
• Drive story creation, including Definition of Done (DoD), Acceptance Criteria, and estimation
• Create tasks for stories in applicable software (e.g., RTC, Jira) and update their status and assignment
• Monitor work against production schedules and provide progress updates or report issues regularly
• Mentor associate software engineers as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field
• 3 years of proficiency in design and analysis of algorithms, data structures, and design patterns in building scalable, highly available systems
• 3 years of experience in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, ACE, IIB/ITX, Informatica preferred) and experience with at least two of the following: React, Angular v4+, NodeJS, NoSQL databases, HTML5, CSS, Google Cloud Platform, or Amazon Web Services
• 3 years of understanding web services technologies such as REST, HTTPS, and JSON

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 5 years of experience with one or more general-purpose programming languages, including but not limited to Java, Python (Django/Flask), C/C++, C#, Objective C, JavaScript, or Go
• 5 years of experience defining system architectures and exploring technical feasibility trade-offs for optimizing short-term execution while planning long-term technical capabilities
• 5 years of experience working with a variety of technology systems, designing solutions, or developing applications in healthcare
• 5 years of experience translating design mockups, prototypes, and user stories into working applications
• 5 years of ability to produce code that is fault-tolerant, efficient, and maintainable

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor
• Communicate with customers/team members over the phone and in person
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

Pay

$50-$60 per hour. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k retirement account access
• Paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law