Developer III

Mainframe Developer III

Employment Type

Contract

Work Arrangement

Hybrid – Onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with additional onsite days as needed. Remote candidates may be considered with approval.

Work Location

Columbia, SC

Work Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM EST

Overtime/On-Call

Potential overtime and on-call responsibilities after the first three months

Interview Process

Remote interviews

Eligibility

US Citizen

Credit Check

Required during the prescreening process

Subcontractors

Not accepted

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer III to support the development, maintenance, enhancement, and troubleshooting of complex applications within the PGBA Adjudication SS01/SS04 and BIS environments.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with COBOL, JCL, TSO, JHS, and NDVR. This role involves application analysis, technical design, coding, testing, debugging, production support, and implementation of application enhancements.

The developer will collaborate with team members to understand business requirements, develop effective technical solutions, maintain coding standards, and ensure applications are delivered within established timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Application Development and Design

• Perform all phases of application systems analysis and design.
• Analyze business requirements and system specifications to develop application solutions.
• Prepare detailed technical specifications for complex programs.
• Design, code, test, debug, document, and maintain application programs.
• Research and formulate solutions to develop or modify complex systems.
• Perform mainframe development, coding, and troubleshooting for PGBA Adjudication SS01/SS04 and BIS applications.

Program Maintenance and Implementation

• Maintain and modify existing programs according to business and technical specifications.
• Code, compile, test, and implement application software within established timelines and budgets.
• Evaluate the relationships between programs and assess the impact of changes on related applications.
• Review technical specifications and recommend appropriate modifications or enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with development standards and established procedures.

Testing and Quality Assurance

• Test modified programs and create the necessary test files and data.
• Verify program logic, identify defects, and troubleshoot coding issues.
• Debug applications and document testing results and program changes.
• Follow established software development, quality assurance, and integration methodologies.

Production Support and Troubleshooting

• Analyze production systems and recommend application enhancements.
• Investigate customer-reported issues and determine appropriate resolutions.
• Troubleshoot complex application problems and coordinate the implementation of fixes.
• Provide technical guidance and instructions to production support teams.
• Support critical business operations, including potential after-hours and on-call requirements.

Technical Analysis and Documentation

• Analyze existing and proposed systems to determine appropriate technical solutions.
• Develop functional designs, technical specifications, workflow diagrams, and process documentation.
• Research business problems and devise logical, feasible solutions using available computing resources.
• Attend meetings, review technical documents, share system knowledge, and collaborate with team members.
• Ensure project objectives, business requirements, and delivery timelines are understood and maintained.

Required Technical Skills

• Mainframe Application Development
• COBOL
• TSO
• JCL
• JHS
• NDVR

Preferred Technical Skills

• DB2
• IMS

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or another job-related field.

Education Equivalency

• Four years of job-related work experience may substitute for the required degree; or
• Two years of job-related work experience combined with an associate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or another job-related field.

Experience

• Minimum of four years of application development, systems testing, or other relevant experience.

Required Soft Skills

• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to understand complex business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Strong logical and abstract thinking skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet project deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Familiarity with project management concepts and methodologies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients, and vendors.

Work Environment

This is a customer-focused, project-oriented programming environment operating across multiple platforms. The position requires adaptability, collaboration, and responsiveness to changing business and technical needs. Occasional overtime and on-call support may be required to maintain critical application operations.

Additional Requirements

• C2 eligibility is mandatory.
• A credit check must be processed during prescreening.
• Subcontractor candidates are not accepted.
• The role is primarily hybrid, with onsite work required Tuesday through Thursday and additional days as needed.
• Remote candidates may be considered subject to approval.
• Remote interviews will be conducted.
• Potential overtime and on-call responsibilities may begin after the first three months.