COBOL Developer

Warrior Tribe Consulting is recruiting a COBOL Developer to design, develop, and maintain mission-critical mainframe applications for the Social Security Administration under Direct Hire Authority. The role centers on the COBOL, CICS, JCL, DB2, VSAM, and IDMS stack, with opportunities to apply AI-driven tooling in a fast-paced, high-availability environment. This onsite position is based in Woodlawn, Maryland, offering a salary range of USD 120,579 to 195,200 per year.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain high-performance business applications using COBOL, CICS, JCL, DB2, VSAM, and IDMS on our enterprise server platform.
• Optimize SQL queries and data management for fast, reliable access in DB2 databases.
• Implement and support batch processing jobs with advanced scheduling and monitoring tools.
• Engineer robust data storage and retrieval solutions using VSAM to ensure 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 maximize 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 opportunities to leverage AI-driven tools to improve development efficiency, automate processes, and enhance capabilities.
• Stay informed about AI advancements and recommend integration approaches for SSA systems where appropriate.

Requirements

• GS-14 equivalent: Specialized experience at the GS-13 level, or equivalent, designing, developing, and maintaining mainframe applications using COBOL, CICS, VSAM, and JCL; supporting data integration and migration with DB2, SQL, and IDMS; and assisting in the architecture or modernization of legacy systems. Includes providing guidance to technical teams, preparing technical documentation, and collaborating with stakeholders to support modernization initiatives.
• GS-15 equivalent: Specialized experience at the GS-14 level, or equivalent, designing, developing, and maintaining mainframe applications using COBOL, CICS, VSAM, and JCL; managing data integration and migration with DB2, SQL, and IDMS; and architecting or modernizing legacy systems. Includes leading technical teams, preparing technical documentation, and collaborating with stakeholders to support modernization initiatives.

Technologies

• COBOL
• CICS
• JCL
• DB2
• VSAM
• IDMS
• SQL
• TSQ
• Generative AI-driven coding tools

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan

Additional Information

See announcement cutoff dates below under How to Apply. 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. Applications may be gathered from additional recruitment sources.