{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"1a6604659d7ffdf68817223b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1a6604659d7ffdf68817223b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1a6604659d7ffdf68817223b","title":"Senior Mainframe COBOL CICS Application Developer","description":"Job Title: Senior Mainframe COBOL, CICS Application Developer\nLocation: Onsite - Washington DC\nWork Authorization: US Citizen\n\nOverview:\nWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mainframe COBOL, CICS Application Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, maintenance, and optimization of mission-critical legacy mainframe systems. You will work closely with business analysts, testers, and IT operations to ensure the reliability, performance, and security of the DCAMS mainframe systems—particularly those supporting HUD Title I and Generic Debt processing in accordance with GAAP.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nAnalyze system and business requirements to develop effective technical solutions.\nDesign and document specifications for COBOL, CICS, JCL, and VSAM-based applications.\nDevelop and maintain COBOL/CICS applications to support transaction processing.\nEnsure high availability and responsiveness in mainframe environments.\nWrite, test, and deploy JCL modules and COBOL programs for batch and online processing.\nTroubleshoot and resolve issues across existing mainframe applications.\nMonitor system performance, identify inefficiencies, and implement enhancements.\nMaintain and upgrade SFTP connection credentials and connectivity.\nCreate and execute test plans to validate application functionality and data integrity.\nMaintain accurate system and operational documentation, including user manuals and runbooks.\nCollaborate with business and technical teams to meet project goals and timelines.\nEnsure development practices align with DCIA standards and regulatory guidelines.\n\nSpecific Duties:\n\nExecute and refresh development/acceptance environments weekly.\nTest system upgrades and SFTP/connect direct connections.\nPerform DCAMS configuration management and release tasks.\nSupport nightly batch job verification and daily processing report generation.\nProvide ad-hoc and backup support for analysts and system functions.\nResearch technical issues and support analytical problem-solving.\n\nQualifications Required:\n\n10+ years of experience in mainframe development using COBOL, CICS, JCL, and VSAM\n.• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.\n\nStrong understanding of mainframe transaction and batch processing.\nExperience with GAAP as applied to federal loan/debt programs (e.g., HUD Title I).\nProficiency in performance tuning and problem diagnosis on mainframe systems.\nExcellent communication and documentation skills.","company":"Softthinksolutionsinc","rawCompany":"softthinksolutionsinc","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-05T00:13:48.337Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"},{"code":"15-1211.00","title":"Computer Systems Analysts","slug":"computer-systems-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Mainframe COBOL CICS Application Developer","description":"Job Title: Senior Mainframe COBOL, CICS Application Developer\nLocation: Onsite - Washington DC\nWork Authorization: US Citizen\n\nOverview:\nWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mainframe COBOL, CICS Application Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, maintenance, and optimization of mission-critical legacy mainframe systems. You will work closely with business analysts, testers, and IT operations to ensure the reliability, performance, and security of the DCAMS mainframe systems—particularly those supporting HUD Title I and Generic Debt processing in accordance with GAAP.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nAnalyze system and business requirements to develop effective technical solutions.\nDesign and document specifications for COBOL, CICS, JCL, and VSAM-based applications.\nDevelop and maintain COBOL/CICS applications to support transaction processing.\nEnsure high availability and responsiveness in mainframe environments.\nWrite, test, and deploy JCL modules and COBOL programs for batch and online processing.\nTroubleshoot and resolve issues across existing mainframe applications.\nMonitor system performance, identify inefficiencies, and implement enhancements.\nMaintain and upgrade SFTP connection credentials and connectivity.\nCreate and execute test plans to validate application functionality and data integrity.\nMaintain accurate system and operational documentation, including user manuals and runbooks.\nCollaborate with business and technical teams to meet project goals and timelines.\nEnsure development practices align with DCIA standards and regulatory guidelines.\n\nSpecific Duties:\n\nExecute and refresh development/acceptance environments weekly.\nTest system upgrades and SFTP/connect direct connections.\nPerform DCAMS configuration management and release tasks.\nSupport nightly batch job verification and daily processing report generation.\nProvide ad-hoc and backup support for analysts and system functions.\nResearch technical issues and support analytical problem-solving.\n\nQualifications Required:\n\n10+ years of experience in mainframe development using COBOL, CICS, JCL, and VSAM\n.• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.\n\nStrong understanding of mainframe transaction and batch processing.\nExperience with GAAP as applied to federal loan/debt programs (e.g., HUD Title I).\nProficiency in performance tuning and problem diagnosis on mainframe systems.\nExcellent communication and documentation skills.","datePosted":"2026-08-05T00:13:48.337Z","dateModified":"2026-08-05T00:13:48.337Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Softthinksolutionsinc","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Washington","addressRegion":"DC","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"1a6604659d7ffdf68817223b"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1a6604659d7ffdf68817223b"}}