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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Developer Senior (Cobol) - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** Fairfax, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $97,968.0 - $120,750.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), XML Schema, Apache Ant, Software Applications, Confluence, JIRA, Unit Testing, Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), Code Review, Computer Programming, IBM DB2, Linux, Eclipse (Software), Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), IBM Websphere Application Server, Java Message Service (JMS), Spring Framework, JQuery, Junit, Mainframes, Apache Maven, Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS), Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Extensible Markup Language (XML), XPath, Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT), Multithreading, AngularJS, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gn1bpi ## About the Role COBOL,DB2,Health Care, 5 + years of related experience, The successful candidate will have excellent knowledge of the COBOL programming language, CICS, DB2 and mainframe technologies, open systems interfaces and technologies. The ideal candidate will also have an analytical mindset and a keen eye for detail. The goal is to write "clean" and flawless code to produce fully functional software applications according to requirements and design., Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Software Developer Senior must have: + Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or a related discipline + Required Experience: + 5+ years of IT experience + 5+ years of COBOL, CICS and DB2 + Required Technical Skills: + COBOL, CICS and DB2 + Structured Query Language (SQL) + Mainframe technologies and open systems interfaces and technologies + Knowledge and experience with NYS MMIS or other Healthcare + Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) - HIPAA X12 5010 and NCPDP D.0 + Required Skills and Abilities: + Strong interpersonal and communication skills to communicate with customers, support personnel, application development personnel and management + Ability to work in a team environment with multiple team members, as well as productively as an individual. + Ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines with a strong attention to detail required + Preferred Skills: + IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) + Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) + Java (multithreaded programming) + Java Message Service (JMS) + Java Unit Testing Framework (JUnit) + Spring Framework (Core, Boot, Batch, Data, REST) + Front-end frameworks like HTML/CSS/JavaScript/jQuery, Angular JS + SOAP/RESTful Web Services + Apache Ant, Maven + XML Related Technologies - XSD, XPath, XSLT, etc. + Eclipse IDE + Linux + Knowledge of Agile Scrum methodology + Knowledge of Atlassian Jira and Confluence, or similar tools ## Description + Perform analysis, design, development, testing, documentation, maintenance and support of complex applications and processes. + Meet eMedNY Program standards associated with specification development, coding, code review, unit and string testing, and related documentation. + Create appropriate documentation artifacts associated with the SDLC stage for review and approval. + Assist in preparing effort and duration estimates associated with systemic enhancements. + Assist in production and other support activities and resolve issues that may arise. + Stay abreast of industry technical and development trends and remain current with standards. + Keep abreast of competitor products and industry trends. ## Related Videos - [Grappling With Clunky Old Software? 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