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# Cobol Engineer - III

- **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc.
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $175,100.0 - $236,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, COBOL (Programming Language), Code Review, Information Systems, Extract Transform Load (ETL), IBM DB2, Relational Databases, Payment Systems, File Transfer, Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframes, Networking Basics, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Maintenance, Systems Development Life Cycle, SAS (Software), Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Virtual Storage Access Methods, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Snowflake, Spring-boot, AngularJS, Information Technology, Software Version Control, Programming Languages
- **Published:** May 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us5b1d80d1d092f2256096d0525dd8d1c0

## About the Role

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)

## 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…

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