COBOL Application Development & Support

• Serve as the Tier III Subject Matter Expert for COBOL applications, providing advanced technical support and troubleshooting for complex application issues.
• Design, develop, configure, and maintain COBOL software applications and related modules in support of enterprise business operations.
• Analyze application requirements and develop enhancements, fixes, and custom solutions to improve system performance and functionality.
• Support application lifecycle management, including design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, integration issues, and performance bottlenecks within COBOL applications.
• Maintain system documentation, architecture diagrams, and configuration standards for COBOL environments.
• Application Deployment & Configuration Management
• Develop and manage automated deployment solutions for COBOL applications using enterprise endpoint management tools.
• Build and maintain application installation packages and deployment scripts for enterprise distribution.
• Support software version control, patch management, and release management for COBOL applications.
• Ensure COBOL applications are deployed consistently across enterprise systems and maintained at supported versions.
• Integration & Systems Engineering
• Integrate COBOL applications with enterprise platforms and services, including directory services, collaboration tools, and monitoring systems.
• Support system integrations with authentication services, security tools, and enterprise data sources.
• Develop and maintain APIs, scripts, and automation tools to support system interoperability and operational efficiency.
• Ensure COBOL systems adhere to enterprise architecture and security standards.
• Security, Compliance & Performance Monitoring
• Implement and maintain security controls and compliance requirements within COBOL applications.
• Monitor application performance, system health, and usage metrics to identify optimization opportunities.
• Support application logging, auditing, and reporting capabilities.
• Ensure applications meet Information Assurance and enterprise security guidelines.
• Automation & Scripting
• Develop automation solutions using PowerShell, scripting languages, and configuration management tools.
• Create scripts to support application deployment, monitoring, and operational maintenance.
• Implement automation to streamline system administration and reduce manual processes.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Cherokee Federal is hiring a COBOL Application Development & Support expert to serve as our Tier III SME for mission-critical enterprise applications. You will design, enhance, troubleshoot, and sustain COBOL capabilities across the full application lifecycle-owning complex defect resolution, performance tuning, and production support. You will also drive automated deployments, packaging, and release management; build scripts and APIs to improve interoperability; and ensure solutions meet security, compliance, and enterprise architecture standards. Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in enterprise application support/development, strong automation (PowerShell) skills, and experience working in regulated or federal environments., * 7+ years of experience supporting enterprise software development and application support environments.

• Demonstrated experience supporting and maintaining COBOL software applications or similar enterprise platforms.
• Strong experience with software development, application troubleshooting, and production support.
• Experience developing automation scripts and deployment tools.
• Strong understanding of application lifecycle management and release processes.
• Experience supporting enterprise IT environments and complex system integrations.
• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal government or regulated IT environments.
• Familiarity with enterprise application deployment and configuration management tools.
• Experience implementing secure application architectures and Zero Trust principles.
• Knowledge of ITIL processes for incident, change, and problem management.
• Experience with enterprise monitoring and logging platforms.

• Desired Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex enterprise software issues.
• Experience working as a Tier III escalation point for critical application environments.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to support mission-critical systems in a fast-paced operational environment.

• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal, * Enterprise deployment & configuration management
• Systems integration (APIs, directory/auth services)
• Automation & PowerShell scripting

Estimated Starting Salary Range for COBOL Application Development & Support - Part Time : $70.00-$75.00/HOUR

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Cherokee Nation System Solutions (CNSS) is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNSS , visit cherokee-federal.com.