About the role

What will you do at Peraton?

Responsibilities

The COBOL Software Developer will provide expertise and direction in the development and/or modification of computer-based scientific, technical, and business software systems.
You will use expertise to design develop, code, test, and debug software.
You will need extensive direct experience that demonstrates the ability to develop and support large mainframe COBOL applications inclduing being able to design, develop, test and customize applications to meet a series of pre-defined requirements using IDMS COBOL programming language utilizing DB2 databases.
This experience must show high technical competency as well as a willingness to take the initiative and to innovate.
The customer is located in Kansas City, KS but accepting resumes for remote/telework personnel support.

Responsibilities

Technical implementation expertise in the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of robust enterprise mainframe applications using COBOL, TSO, JCL, Endevor, CICS, IDMS ADS/ADSO, IDMS Utilities, and IDMS DC online features using IDMS and DB2 database products.
Able to write, compile and execute IDMS/ADSO COBOL programs
Working knowledge of Agile practices such as Scrum and Test Driven Development
Designs, develops, enhances, tests, debugs, and implements software ensuring compliance with established development principles, standards, and processes
Troubleshoots production problems and provides support and resolutions related to software applications
Considers and includes performance, scalability, usability, and security provisions as necessary in all tasks
Extensive experience collaborating with end users to define new systems requirements
Works well in a team environment, and has the ability to mentor less experienced developers

Qualifications

Required

Qualifications

2 years experience with BS/BA; 6 years experience with a High School Diploma/equivalent
Experience with writing, compiling and executing IDMS/ADSO COBOL programs
Able to provide technical implementation expertise in the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of robust enterprise mainframe applications using COBOL
Must be a US Citizen or a Green Card Holder
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

5 plus years of COBOL, VSAM, JCL and DB2 experience
Current or prior U.S. Department of Agriculture experience
Cloud Practitioner certification or 3 years cloud experience
Java and Web development
Working knowledge of Agile practices such as Scrum and Test Driven Development
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Which skills does this role require?

IDMSMainframeTSOEndevorCICSADSOSoftware DevelopmentDebuggingSystem DesignPublic Trust ClearanceSoftware EngineeringEnterprise ApplicationsDatabase Management

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