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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Visual COBOL Developer / Technical Lead - **Company:** InterBase Corporation - **Location:** Blythewood, SC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac Systems, Business Systems, C Sharp (Programming Language), Client Server Models, COBOL (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Databases, Software Debugging, Human-Computer Interaction, Systems Analysis, Microsoft Visual Studio, Oracle (Applications), Oracle SQL Developer, Software Tools, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Safety Critical Systems, Information Technology - **Published:** August 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/57e5d29c-290f-4e77-bcdf-979e55fb2b17 ## About the Role Candidate location: Candidate MUST be a CURRENT SC, NC, or GA Resident AND be willing to relocate to SC at least 5 business days prior to the start date at their own expense. Additional details: The selected resource MUST relocate to SC at least 5 business days prior to the start date in order to complete fingerprinting, which must be done in South Carolina. Required skills 10+ Years of Experience with Visual COBOL V9 and higher architecture and programming. 10+ Years of experience with computer system analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging, and implementation techniques and practices for developing new systems or modifying existing systems. 10+ Years of Experience developing and maintaining complex, mission critical applications in a Windows based Client Server environment. 10+ Years of Experience Leading a technical software development team in planning and deployment of software systems. 10+ Years of Experience coding and testing complex COBOL based business systems in an Oracle SQL database and Windows based client-server environment. 10+ Years Experience providing Level 3 (L3) production support 10+ Years Experience functioning as the primary contact with business units to develop and review business and technical specifications and ensure delivery of specified functionality. Preferred skills Oracle 19+ SQL Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio .NET / C# development environment Experience working in a Governmental environment Education - Bachelor s Degree In Computer Science or a closely related discipline Certification - Visual COBOL Technical Certifications. ## Description This assignment is for maintenance, support, and development of the core DMV business systems supporting South Carolina s drivers and vehicles. This system supports legislative and federal requirements for traffic violation processing for South Carolina. This system is a Client-Server system utilizing COBOL as the back end and .NET as the human interface. The position is withing the COBOL development team as the Senior Programmer / Team Lead. This position reports to the SCDMV COBOL development manager and will directly support the SCDMV core business system known as Phoenix. This position will require CJIS information security certification which SCDMV will sponsor. Candidate must be able to work independently. Excellent communications skills are required. Daily duties / responsibilities: 1. Analyze the Phoenix core business system and assigned tickets for development and/or system modification. 2. Take the lead in analyzing and proposing solutions to assigned tickets and projects 3. Partner with business units to develop business specifications, translate those business specifications into technical specifications, and obtain business sign-off of specifications. 4. Code, test, promote, and interact with impacted users ensuring that solution meets requirements as documented in the specifications. 5. Production support for the Phoenix system 6. 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