COBOL Programmer

Position Title: COBOL Programmer
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time Exempt
Salary Range: $86000 - $97000
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizenship required

Position Overview

Corinth is seeking an experienced COBOL Programmer to support our Department of Defense (DoD) client.

Required Qualifications

Must be US Citizen.

Must currently hold or have held within the past 2 years an active DoD Common Access Card (CAC); equivalent PIV credentials from other federal agencies are accepted provided they are backed by a final favorably adjudicated Tier 3 (or higher) investigation.

Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification requirements (CCNA-Security GSEC Security CE SSCP CASP CE CISA CISSP (or Associate) GCED GCIH).

Associate degree or higher.

10 years experience working with COBOL programs integrated into enterprise systems.

Proficiency in ISPF and CICS for mainframe programming and application support.

Strong working knowledge of JCL Flat-Files CopyLibs and database updates including hierarchical (SUPRA) and modern database models.

Experience maintaining and enhancing applications using COBOL MANTIS JCL and Assembler programming languages.

Familiarity with mainframe utilities and applications such as File Master Test-rite and SAR.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams throughout the development cycle.

Experience providing Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) support for sustainment projects including development testing and maintenance of improvements.

Proven ability to compile accurate technical documentation and reports to support maintenance audits and user reference.

Hands-on experience with System Integration Testing (SIT) and System Acceptance Testing (SAT) including resolving Test Discrepancy Reports (TDRs).

Strong problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with technical and functional analysts and end users to understand emerging business opportunities and troubleshoot incidents ensuring effective IT application solutions.

Maintain and enhance system and application functionality using COBOL MANTIS JCL and Assembler programming languages.

Develop test and implement mainframe applications leveraging ISPF CICS JCL Flat-Files CopyLibs and both hierarchical (SUPRA) and modern database models.

Apply mainframe utility tools to support analysis testing and reporting activities.

Participate in requirements analysis design development and testing activities with other technical teams.

Compile and maintain comprehensive documentation reports and artifacts for changes testing and audits.

Work with experienced team members to perform root cause analysis and participate in peer code reviews.

What Winning Looks Like

Delivering quality software products that meet cost schedule and performance requirements in alignment with project milestones.

Effectively resolving incidents and defects ensuring system stability and reliability for users.

Demonstrating proficiency in COBOL JCL CICS SUPRA and related mainframe tools to sustain legacy systems while supporting modern integration.

Producing thorough accurate and timely documentation that enables efficient maintenance and audit readiness.

Actively collaborating with teammates and stakeholders to ensure requirements are met and solutions are effective.

Successfully closing out TDRs and contributing to smooth SIT and SAT test cycles.

Supporting the clients mission by ensuring applications remain secure compliant and operational for contract administration and entitlement processing.

Why Join Us

Support high-impact federal missions where your expertise directly affects outcomes

Work autonomously as a trusted expert

Collaborate with mission-focused professionals in a dynamic environment

Benefits Overview

Corinth offers a comprehensive benefits package to support employees health wellbeing and financial security. Benefits for eligible employees include multiple medical plan options dental and vision coverage health savings and flexible spending accounts employer-sponsored life and disability insurance and access to wellness and health advocacy resources. Employees are also eligible to participate in a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and immediate vesting. Paid time off benefits include paid holidays paid time off (PTO) sick leave paid volunteer time parental leave and other leave programs. All employees have access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling and support services. Professional development and training opportunities are also provided.

Corinth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment in accordance with all applicable laws.