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# COBOL Developer

- **Company:** Blu Omega
- **Location:** Ashburn, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $95,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Customer Information Control System (CICS), Capability Maturity Model Integration, COBOL (Programming Language), Extract Transform Load (ETL), File Transfer Protocol (FTP) SSL Extension, Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframes, Connect-Direct (Internet Protocols Based Network Software), Regression Testing, Virtual Storage Access Methods, Z/OS, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Code Restructuring
- **Published:** July 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9060131/cobol-developer

## About the Role

* Proven experience as a Mainframe Senior COBOL Developer
 * Knowledge of COBOL, JCL, CICS, VSAM, and related mainframe technologies
 * Familiarity with mainframe communication and APIs (e.g., CICS Transaction Gateway, z/OS Connect)
 * Excellent analytical, organization, and problem-solving skills
 * Strong verbal and written communication skills, * VA or other Federal Government experience
 * Experience with Agile frameworks and regression testing
 * Knowledge of APIs (REST, RPC)
 * Experience with mainframe modernization efforts
 * Experience with CMMI Maturity Level 3, ISO 9001:2015, or ITIL

## Description

Blu Omega is seeking a COBOL Developer to support a federal program focused on debt management for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This role operates within a remote environment and is responsible for supporting legacy mainframe systems and modernization efforts. The position requires experience supporting mainframe applications and working in a government or federal environment., * Maintain VSAM files and associated index support

 * Support current CARS batch jobs and troubleshoot transfer issues with external partners using SFTP, FTPS, and Connect-Direct
 * Resolve data issues such as incomplete, missing, or duplicate files
 * Refactor nightly ETL processes for robustness and error handling
 * Refactor batch processes into discrete transactions to support real-time updates and modernized APIs
 * Work with mainframe developers and operators to maintain and enhance CARS and CAROLS systems
 * Analyze COBOL and JCL to document business rules and refactor code accordingly, We partner with government agencies and large integrators to provide expertise in cybersecurity operations, cloud and infrastructure modernization, data and analytics, and enterprise IT support. Our teams are experienced operating within federal contracting environments, supporting task orders, recompetes, and programs requiring cleared personnel and compliant delivery.


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