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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Cybermedia Technologies, LLC
- **Location:** Indianapolis, IN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, JavaScript (Programming Language), Microsoft Excel, Assembly Language, Capability Maturity Model Integration, COBOL (Programming Language), Information Systems, Databases, Software Debugging, Electronic Data Processing, Endevor, IBM Cognos Business Intelligence, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM Mainframe, IBM WebSphere MQ, Rexx (Programming Language), Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF), Mainframes, Microsoft Office, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Broadcom, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, System Software, Systems Integration, Utility Software, Z/OS, Software Troubleshooting, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Vba Programming Language
- **Published:** May 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7d1e204c8b5551a5

## About the Role

Do you have experience in VBA?, The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in software engineering, mainframe technologies, database systems, and performance optimization within complex enterprise environments., Candidates submitted for this labor category must possess one of the following required skillsets (not both):

Option 1

 * Expert knowledge and 5-8 years of hands-on experience with:
*

 + Oracle
 + COGNOS
 + JavaScript, * Expert knowledge and 5-8 years of hands-on experience with:
*

 + Broadcom Endevor

Preferred Qualifications

 * Expert knowledge and 5-8 years of experience with:
*

 + IDMS database
 + System performance and measurement
 + COBOL programming
 + JCL
 + Assembler programming (IBM mainframe)
 + REXX scripting; MQ Series (MQSeries 6.0)
 + z/OS mainframe environment; IBM tools: TSO, ISPF, SDSF
 + VBA / Micro-application development (MS Access, MS Excel)

Desired Skills

 * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
 * Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or government environments.
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 * Ability to work independently and collaboratively within technical teams.
 * Experience with legacy system modernization and integration efforts is a plus.
 * Experience with DFAS, DoD, or civilian payroll systems (e.g., DCPS or equivalent government financial systems).
 * Familiarity with DoD/DFAS security requirements and CAC-enabled environments; understanding of CMMI Level 4 processes.

Education & Experience

 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Clearance: Active Secret clearance required.

## Description

The Software Engineer (Senior) is responsible for conducting and/or participating in multidisciplinary research and collaborating with equipment designers and hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, testing, implementation, and utilization of electronic data processing systems software. This role involves analyzing user requirements, advising hardware designers on software-related machine characteristics, and developing system software solutions to support enterprise operations. This position supports the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) with their IBM mainframe-based civilian payroll system., * Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain software systems and applications.

 * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including hardware engineers and system architects, to develop integrated software solutions.
 * Analyze and determine computer user needs and system requirements.
 * Advise hardware designers on machine characteristics that affect software systems, including:
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 + Storage capacity
 + Processing speed
 + Input/output requirements
 * Design and develop compilers, assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems software.
 * Perform software troubleshooting, debugging, and performance tuning.
 * Support system integration, modernization, and enhancement initiatives.
 * Develop and maintain technical documentation and system specifications.
 * Ensure software solutions meet operational, security, and performance standards.
 * Analyze and resolve Action Requests and ABENDs (unplanned program terminations.
 * Design, develop, and maintain micro-applications using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) within Microsoft Office products (Access, Excel) in response to customer requirements.


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