[Hiring] Micro Focus COBOL Developer @Conduent

Role Description

As a Micro Focus COBOL Developer, you will design, develop, maintain, and enhance enterprise applications that support critical business operations. This role focuses on applications supporting Point-of-Sale and batch processing environments and requires strong hands-on experience with Micro Focus COBOL, CICS, JCL, Oracle, and Linux.

• Analyze existing applications, develop and test enhancements, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and support system performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to understand business requirements, develop technical solutions, and support system upgrades and modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, develop, implement, maintain, and enhance systems supporting Point-of-Sale and batch processes using Micro Focus COBOL, CICS, Oracle, and JCL.
• Analyze RFP and business requirements, collaborate with internal teams and clients, and contribute to solution design, technical documentation, and development estimates.
• Develop and unit test software solutions to ensure they meet business and client requirements.
• Develop testing recommendations and support comprehensive testing of system modifications and enhancements.
• Troubleshoot, investigate, resolve, and document complex application and production issues.
• Identify and implement solutions to minimize system disruptions and prevent outages.
• Provide on-call production support as needed.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to explain technical issues and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Assist in preparing functional and technical specifications for application systems.
• Present system requirements, designs, and proposed solutions to client and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare regular status updates on development activities for management.
• Maintain and update system documentation, reports, and technical exhibits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience working with Micro Focus COBOL, CICS, JCL, and Oracle in a Linux environment.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Micro Focus COBOL, Oracle 10g/11g, CICS, and JCL.
• Strong SQL skills with the ability to develop complex SQL statements.
• Hands-on experience with Micro Focus Net Express IDE.
• Experience working within a Red Hat Linux environment.
• Experience developing or supporting a Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) system.
• Experience with production support activities and monitoring.
• Flexibility to work morning or afternoon shifts based on business needs.
• Working knowledge of mainframe environments and technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Ability to quickly learn and work with new technologies.
• At least 3 years of U.S.-based professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IBM COBOL, ACUCOBOL, or other COBOL environments.
• Familiarity with ANSI-compliant databases.
• Experience working with SQL across relational database platforms.
• Experience developing or supporting a Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) system.

Benefits

• Health & Welfare Benefits: Comprehensive plans tailored to your needs, effective from day one.
• Retirement Savings: Robust programs to help you secure your financial future.
• Employee Discounts: Access to a wide range of discounts on merchandise, services, travel, and more.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Paths for advancement within a global organization.
• Paid Training: Learn while you earn with award-winning learning platforms.
• Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO packages to help you recharge.
• Great Work Environment: Join an award-winning culture that values diversity and inclusion.