Java / Cobol Developer

System One - Reston, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Reston, VA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Java / Cobol Developer role involves performing complex analysis, design, development, testing, and debugging of software applications. This position is critical for supporting the organization's modernization efforts of legacy applications to newer technologies, specifically focusing on COBOL and Java programming languages. The developer will work within a matrixed team to ensure the timely delivery of projects related to a mission-critical enrollment system.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex analysis, design, development, testing, and debugging of software applications.
• Design, develop, code, test, and document critical application programs.
• Work with stakeholders to define system scope and objectives.
• Establish project standards and processes.
• Break down software requirements and create complex systems.
• Support the modernization of legacy applications to newer technologies.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of experience with software development and basic coding.
• Expertise in COBOL programming language and environments (CICS, JCL, TSO/ISPF, ChangeMan, Topaz).
• Java development experience with unit/integration test case development using Junit/TestNg.
• Ability to understand and work with code developed by others.
• Experience with web services and understanding of RESTful/SOA Services.
• Extensive experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies.
• Strong experience in continuous integration within a DevOps environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in English.
• Experience with Java, Spring technologies (Spring Core, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Integration).
• Experience with cloud technologies in AWS.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with API Management Tools.
• Experience with GIT/BitBucket.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans.
• Participation in a 401(k) plan.