Micro Focus COBOL Developer (Remote)
Are you an experienced COBOL developer who enjoys solving complex technical
challenges?
Do you have hands-on experience supporting high-volume, business-critical
applications?
About the Role
As a Micro Focus COBOL Developer, you will design, develop, maintain, and
enhance enterprise applications that support critical business operations. This
role focuses on applications supporting Point-of-Sale and batch processing
environments and requires strong hands-on experience with Micro Focus COBOL,
CICS, JCL, Oracle, and Linux.
You will analyze existing applications, develop and test enhancements,
troubleshoot complex technical issues, and support system performance and
reliability. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients
to understand business requirements, develop technical solutions, and support
system upgrades and modernization initiatives.
Responsibilities
• Analyze, design, develop, implement, maintain, and enhance systems supporting
Point-of-Sale and batch processes using Micro Focus COBOL, CICS, Oracle, and
JCL.
• Analyze RFP and business requirements, collaborate with internal teams and
clients, and contribute to solution design, technical documentation, and
development estimates.
• Develop and unit test software solutions to ensure they meet business and
client requirements.
• Develop testing recommendations and support comprehensive testing of system
modifications and enhancements.
• Troubleshoot, investigate, resolve, and document complex application and
production issues.
• Identify and implement solutions to minimize system disruptions and prevent
outages.
• Provide on-call production support as needed.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to explain technical issues and
recommend appropriate solutions.
• Assist in preparing functional and technical specifications for application
systems.
• Present system requirements, designs, and proposed solutions to client and
internal stakeholders.
• Prepare regular status updates on development activities for management.
• Maintain and update system documentation, reports, and technical exhibits.
Requirements
• 7+ years of experience working with Micro Focus COBOL, CICS, JCL, and Oracle
in a Linux environment.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Micro Focus COBOL, Oracle 10g/11g, CICS, and
JCL.
• Strong SQL skills with the ability to develop complex SQL statements.
• Hands-on experience with Micro Focus Net Express IDE.
• Experience working within a Red Hat Linux environment.
• Experience developing or supporting a Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM)
system.
• Experience with production support activities and monitoring.
• Flexibility to work morning or afternoon shifts based on business needs.
• Working knowledge of mainframe environments and technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot
complex technical issues.
• Ability to quickly learn and work with new technologies.
• At least 3 years of U.S.-based professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with IBM COBOL, ACUCOBOL, or other COBOL environments.
• Familiarity with ANSI-compliant databases.
• Experience working with SQL across relational database platforms.
• Experience developing or supporting a Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM)
system.
Flexible Working
At Conduent, we value individuality and flexible working arrangements. In this
role, you can expect:
Remote Work: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home while optimizing your
work-life balance.
Working for You
We offer perks and rewards designed to support you:
Health & Welfare Benefits: Comprehensive plans tailored to your needs,
effective from day one.
Retirement Savings: Robust programs to help you secure your financial
future.
Employee Discounts: Access to a wide range of discounts on merchandise,
services, travel, and more.
Career Growth Opportunities: Paths for advancement within a global
organization.
Paid Training: Learn while you earn with award-winning learning platforms.
Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO packages to help you recharge.
Great Work Environment: Join an award-winning culture that values diversity
and inclusion.
Join Us:
At Conduent, we are united by a shared mission. We understand that our success
is driven by the success of our associates. When you join us, you’ll find
opportunities to:
Bring your authentic self to work every day.
Grow and thrive both personally and professionally.
Make a meaningful impact with our clients, in our communities, and for the
millions of people we serve.
With over 50,000 associates in 24 countries, you’ll be part of a global team
that’s shaping the future — for the company and for yourself.
Pay Transparency Laws in some locations require disclosure of compensation
and/or benefits-related information. For this position, actual salaries will
vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but
not limited to location, experience, and performance. In addition to base pay,
this position, based on business need, may be eligible for a bonus or incentive.
In addition, Conduent provides a variety of benefits to employees including
health insurance coverage, voluntary dental and vision programs, life and
disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time
off (PTO) or vacation and/or sick time. The estimated salary range for this role
is (80,080 - $104,000)
Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services
and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments -
creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people who
count on them. You have an opportunity to personally thrive, make a difference
and be part of a culture where individuality is noticed and valued every day.
Conduent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all
positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national
origin, age, gender identity, gender expression, sex/gender, marital status,
sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, use of a
guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis
of genetic information, or any other group protected by law.
For US applicants: People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation
to apply for or compete for employment with Conduent may request such
accommodation(s) by submitting their request through this form that must be
downloaded: click here to access or download the form
[https://downloads.conduent.com/content/usa/en/file/conduent-applicant-adaaa-referral-form.pdf].
Complete the form and then email it as an attachment to FTADAAA@conduent.com
[FTADAAA@conduent.com]. You may also click here to access Conduent's ADAAA
Accommodation Policy
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