Cobol Engineer - III
Role details
Job location
Tech stack
Job description
As a member of an Agile squad, the Software Engineer will be responsible for implementing new features and enabling new capabilities using modern software engineering tools and practices. The role requires adherence to organizational engineering standards and contribution to a culture of continuous improvement. The engineer will actively participate in knowledge sharing, code reviews, and technical discussions within the team. The candidate is expected to take ownership of quality delivery while ensuring alignment with risk, security, and compliance standards. Location: Remote (EST), Develop and implement new features while maintaining software quality Participate in Agile ceremonies and team activities Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing within the team Participate in code reviews and follow engineering best practices Stay updated on emerging technologies and tools Investigate and resolve production and customer issues Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders Follow SDLC processes and security best practices Ensure adherence to organizational risk and compliance guidelines Perform other duties as assigned, Kforce has a client that is seeking a Software Engineer III in Chicago, IL with strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot) and Angular (17+). In this role, you will contribute to the d…
- 10 days ago
Requirements
Agile Methodology experience Application development / Software Engineering background Strong collaborative team player in cross-functional environments Mainframe technologies: COBOL JCL DB2 VSAM Nice to Have Card processing systems (TSYS, Mastercard) SAS knowledge Switchboard / DBT / Snowflake Experience with ETL and file transfer (SFTP) Remote work adaptability, Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field 5+ years of software development experience Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Design principles Hands-on experience in one or more programming languages: COBOL (preferred) SAS Other open-system languages Experience with relational databases and SQL Familiarity with version control systems (Git/GitHub preferred) Understanding of full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Knowledge of secure coding practices Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Active mainframe development experience preferred Preferred Skills / Plus Points Experience with Snowflake and related tools (Elevate, Switchboard, DBT) ETL processes File movement using SFTP Basic networking and firewall understanding Card processing domain experience (TSYS, Mastercard)
Benefits & conditions
Competitive base salary Medical, dental, and vision insurance Optional life and disability insurance 401(k) with company match + profit sharing Paid vacation time Paid bench time Training allowance Referral bonus eligibility