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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Development, Senior Associate - **Company:** Peraton Inc - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $51,000.0 - $82,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Business Software, Customer Information Control System (CICS), Cloud Computing, COBOL (Programming Language), Databases, IBM DB2, Software Debugging, Web Development, Endevor, Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframes, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Virtual Storage Access Methods, Test-Driven Development (TDD) - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88365070/1 ## About the Role * 2 years experience with BS/BA; 6 years experience with a high school * Experience with writing, compiling and executing IDMS/ADSO COBOL programs * Able to provide technical implementation expertise in the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of robust enterprise mainframe applications using COBOL * Must be a US Citizen or a Green Card Holder * Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance Preferred Qualifications * 5 plus years of COBOL, VSAM, JCL and DB2 experience * Current or prior U.S. Department of Agriculture experience * Cloud Practitioner certification or 3 years cloud experience * Java and Web development * Working knowledge of Agile practices such as Scrum and Test Driven Development ## Description The Mainframe Developer will provide expertise and direction in the development and/or modification of computer-based scientific, technical, and business software systems. You will use expertise to design develop, code, test, and debug software. You will need extensive direct experience that demonstrates the ability to develop and support large mainframe COBOL applications inclduing being able to design, develop, test and customize applications to meet a series of pre-defined requirements using IDMS COBOL programming language utilizing DB2 databases. This experience must show high technical competency as well as a willingness to take the initiative and to innovate. The customer is located in Kansas City, KS but accepting resumes for remote/telework personnel support., Technical implementation expertise in the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of robust enterprise mainframe applications using COBOL, TSO, JCL, Endevor, CICS, IDMS ADS/ADSO, IDMS Utilities, and IDMS DC online features using IDMS and DB2 database products. * Able to write, compile and execute IDMS/ADSO COBOL programs * Working knowledge of Agile practices such as Scrum and Test Driven Development * Designs, develops, enhances, tests, debugs, and implements software ensuring compliance with established development principles, standards, and processes * Troubleshoots production problems and provides support and resolutions related to software applications * Considers and includes performance, scalability, usability, and security provisions as necessary in all tasks * Extensive experience collaborating with end users to define new systems requirements * Works well in a team environment, and has the ability to mentor less experienced developers ## Related Videos - [Data Fabric in Action - How to enhance a Stock Trading App with ML and Data Virtualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/253-data-fabric-in-action-how-to-enhance-a-stock-trading-app-with-ml-and-data-virtualization) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Building with IBM Bob](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100275-building-with-ibm-bob) - [".Net is too slow" was not an option](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100176-net-is-too-slow-was-not-an-option) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [93 Java Interview Questions You Should Prepare For](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/14-93-java-interview-questions-you-should-prepare-for) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)