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# COBOL Developer

- **Company:** Blu Omega
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $95,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Customer Information Control System (CICS), Capability Maturity Model Integration, COBOL (Programming Language), Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Security, File Transfer, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) SSL Extension, Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframes, Connect-Direct (Internet Protocols Based Network Software), Regression Testing, Virtual Storage Access Methods, Z/OS, File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8bd5927235125868

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Systems & applications support?, Work Authorization: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust suitability determination, * Proven experience as a Mainframe Senior COBOL Developer supporting federal or similar environments

 * Knowledge of COBOL, CICS, VSAM, and JCL
 * Experience troubleshooting file transfer and ETL load issues
 * Ability to analyze and refactor legacy code to support modernization efforts
 * Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, * VA or other Federal Government experience
 * Familiarity with APIs (REST, RPC)
 * Knowledge of CTG and z/OS Connect
 * Experience with Agile frameworks and regression testing
 * CMMI Maturity Level 3, ISO 9001:2015, or ITIL experience is a plus

## Description

Blu Omega is seeking a COBOL Developer to support a federal program focused on debt management. This role operates within a remote environment and is responsible for supporting legacy mainframe systems, including COBOL, CICS, VSAM, and JCL. The position requires experience supporting mainframe applications and modernization efforts within a mission-driven environment., * Maintain VSAM files and associated alternate key indexes

 * Support current CARS batch job streams and troubleshoot file transfer issues involving SFTP, FTPS, and Connect-Direct
 * Troubleshoot ETL load issues for data from external partners and assist in refactoring nightly ETL processes for robustness and automation
 * Support refactoring of batch processes into discrete transactions for real-time updates and API integration
 * Collaborate with mainframe developers and operators to maintain CARS and CAROLS systems
 * Modify and enhance CICS Transaction Gateway, z/OS Connect, and other real-time APIs for data access and updates
 * Analyze COBOL and JCL to document business rules and refactor code to incorporate new or altered rules


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