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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # COBOL Programmer - **Company:** CORINTH CO - **Location:** Leesburg, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $86,000.0 - $97,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Assembly Language, Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), Code Review, Cyber Security, Database Models, Job Control Language (JCL), Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF), Mantis Databases, Software Engineering, System Integration Testing, Enterprise Software Applications, Mainframe Programming, 3-tier Architectures, Database Backup, Text Files, Legacy Systems - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=871abb24f16d9d9b ## About the Role * Must be US Citizen. * Must currently hold, or have held within the past 2 years, an active DoD Common Access Card (CAC); equivalent PIV credentials from other federal agencies are accepted provided they are backed by a final, favorably adjudicated Tier 3 (or higher) investigation. * Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification requirements (CCNA-Security, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP, CASP CE, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH). * Associate degree or higher. * 10+ years experience working with COBOL programs integrated into enterprise systems. * Proficiency in ISPF and CICS for mainframe programming and application support. * Strong working knowledge of JCL, Flat-Files, CopyLibs, and database updates, including hierarchical (SUPRA) and modern database models. * Experience maintaining and enhancing applications using COBOL, MANTIS, JCL, and Assembler programming languages. * Familiarity with mainframe utilities and applications such as File Master, Test-rite, and SAR. * Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams throughout the development cycle. * Experience providing Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) support for sustainment projects, including development, testing, and maintenance of improvements. * Proven ability to compile accurate technical documentation and reports to support maintenance, audits, and user reference. * Hands-on experience with System Integration Testing (SIT) and System Acceptance Testing (SAT), including resolving Test Discrepancy Reports (TDRs). * Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment. ## Description Corinth is seeking an experienced COBOL Programmer to support our Department of Defense (DoD) client., * Collaborate with technical and functional analysts and end users to understand emerging business opportunities and troubleshoot incidents, ensuring effective IT application solutions. * Maintain and enhance system and application functionality using COBOL, MANTIS, JCL, and Assembler programming languages. * Develop, test, and implement mainframe applications leveraging ISPF, CICS, JCL, Flat-Files, CopyLibs, and both hierarchical (SUPRA) and modern database models. * Apply mainframe utility tools to support analysis, testing, and reporting activities. * Participate in requirements analysis, design, development, and testing activities with other technical teams. * Compile and maintain comprehensive documentation, reports, and artifacts for changes, testing, and audits. * Work with experienced team members to perform root cause analysis and participate in peer code reviews. 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