COBOL Software Development Analyst

Responsibilities

Peraton is searching for a talented Cobol Software Development Analyst to become part of Peraton’s Citizens Security & Public Services, State and Local Regional team. This position will be remote.

 

Day to Day Work Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain COBOL applications with expertise in IMS DB/DC and JCL for IBM mainframe operating systems.
• Provide Application Support Services to a customer's legacy environment and contribute to modernization efforts.
• Analyze, develop, and test COBOL applications, ensuring seamless migration across technical environments.
• Document technical solutions tailored to mainframe systems.
• Support quality control testing activities to maintain application integrity.
• Generate technical designs specific to mainframe environments.
• Address and resolve reported issues within source code promptly.
• Provide accurate estimates and timelines for assigned tasks.
• Prepare comprehensive status reports and project updates to keep stakeholders informed.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ degree with 8+ years of experience or a Master's degree and 6 years of experience or a HS Diploma/equivalent and 12 years of experience
• Demonstrated expertise in COBOL, IMS DB/DC, TSO, ISPF, and MS Office.
• Proven track record of success in:
  • Developing and maintaining COBOL applications on the mainframe.
  • Designing, implementing, and managing JCL processes.
  • Handling IMS development and maintenance tasks.
• Comprehensive understanding of mainframe environments and associated technologies.
• Proficiency in utilizing TSO and ISPF for mainframe development.
• Strong skills in MS Office applications for documentation and reporting purposes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of Management Information Systems, encompassing in-depth knowledge and adeptness in analysis, design, application development, database management, procedural frameworks, report generation, and methodologies.
• Familiarity with operating systems, telecommunications, networking, client-server architectures, security protocols, and privacy standards. Proficiency in IBM IMS hierarchical databases and DB2 relational databases would be advantageous.
• Additional skills in Azure DevOps, Agile methodologies, and application development, including expertise in WebFocus, Adobe Live Cycle, and other Internet technologies, are highly desirable.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.