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# Software Development, Lead Associate

- **Company:** Peraton Inc
- **Location:** Las Cruces, NM, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $128,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** COBOL (Programming Language), Databases, IBM Mainframe, Mainframes, Software Engineering, Software Systems
- **Published:** August 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8a449eb364c1f5af

## About the Role

* 5 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with HS Diploma
 * Must be a U.S Citizen
 * Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
 * Experience with specifications for software requirement changes.
 * Experience with design, development of software systems.
 * Strong experience with COBOL in a mainframe environment is required
 * Experience with IDMS (Integrated Database Management System)
 * Experience with ADSO (Application Development System Online)

## Description

Peraton is seeking a COBOL / IDMS Software Programmer/Developer with experience developing and maintaining applications written using COBOL, IDMS and ADSO for IBM mainframe operating systems. The Peraton DFAS account is seeking expertise to provide Application Support Services in support of the maintenance and development of Defense Civilian Payroll System (DCPS) project.

This is a 100% remote position.

 * Plans, directs, and coordinates all activities associated with creating software across multiple functional areas and products.
 * Prioritizes and allocates projects, products, and resources with the assistance of architects and managers.
 * Participates in the strategic decisions about technology, definition, and implementation of the software products.
 * Makes employment decisions, such as hiring, rewarding.
 * Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of a multi-team or cross-functional organization.
 * Directs software development projects to include, ensuring that projects are completed on time and according to quality standards, facilitating communication upward and across project team including project status, justifications for variances and technical information.
 * Organizes projects through development of a project plan which includes communication of product goals as defined by top management, definition of project strategy, identification of the roles and responsibilities of key project groups, development of a schedule with key milestones, identification of risks, contingency plans, and allocation of project resources.
 * Monitors technology trends such as emerging standards for new technology opportunities.


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