COBOL Developer

Programmer - Consultant - Senior COBOL DeveloperOnsite: Blythewood, SCAbout the JobDuration: Long term Contract (possibility of extension)Location: - Onsite: Blythewood, SC.Pay rate: Hourly, depending on experienceJob ID: 13262Please ensure you attach the SC Cover Sheet (attached), a valid Right to Represent, and the candidate's resume with full legal first name, and last name. Posting attachments should be named as AttachmentName_PostingID_LastName_FirstName.Ex:Resume_1234_Last_First,RTR_1234_Last_First,Coversheet_1234_Last_FirstWithdrawn candidates will not be permitted to be replaced. If you would like to use a sub vendor, only 1 level deep, please submit the Sub Vendor usage form.Why is this position open: Repost of 13251. We have removed the requirement of '10+ Years of Experience with Visual COBOL V9' and replaced it with '10+ Years of Experience with Visual and/or Micro Focus COBOL' and added a required skill of '1+ Year of Experience with Visual COBOL V9'.New position to support the maintenance and development of the core DMV business systems for South Carolina's Drivers and Vehicles.Will close to submissions on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026, 5:00PM EST.Interview Process:2 Rounds of Virtual InterviewsDuration of the Contract: 12 MonthsPossibility for Extension: YesWork Location: Fully OnsiteCandidate location: Candidate MUST be a CURRENT SC, NC, or GA Resident AND be willing to relocate to SC at least 5 business days prior to the start date at their own expense.Scope of the project:This assignment is for maintenance, support, and development of the core business systems supporting South Carolina’s drivers and vehicles. This system supports legislative and federal requirements for traffic violation processing for South Carolina. This system is a Client-Server system utilizing COBOL as the back end and .NET as the human interface.The position is withing the COBOL development team as the Senior Programmer / Team Lead. This position reports to the COBOL development manager and will directly support the core business system known as Phoenix.This position will require CJIS information security certification which will sponsor. Candidate must be able to work independently. Excellent communications skills are required .Responsibilities:Analyze the Phoenix core business system and assigned tickets for development and/or system modification.Take the lead in analyzing and proposing solutions to assigned tickets and projectsPartner with business units to develop business specifications, translate those business specifications into technical specifications, and obtain business sign-off of specifications.Code, test, promote, and interact with impacted users ensuring that solution meets requirements as documented in the specifications.Production support for the Phoenix systemProvide daily and weekly status to the development manager and business analyst(s).Qualifications:Required Skills:10+ Years of Experience with Visual and/or Micro Focus COBOL1+ Year of Experience with Visual COBOL V910+ Years of experience with computer system analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging, and implementation techniques and practices for developing new systems or modifying existing systems.10+ Years of Experience developing and maintaining complex, mission critical applications in a Windows based Client Server environment.10+ Years of Experience Leading a technical software development team in planning and deployment of software systems.10+ Years of Experience coding and testing complex COBOL based business systems in an Oracle SQL database and Windows based client-server environment.10+ Years Experience providing Level 3 (L3) production support10+ Years Experience functioning as the primary contact with business units to develop and review business and technical specifications and ensure delivery of specified functionality.Preferred Skills:Oracle 19+ SQLFamiliarity with Microsoft Visual Studio .NET / C# development environmentExperience working in a Governmental environmentPreferred Certifications:Visual COBOL technical certificationsAdditional Skills:Experience mentoring and guiding less experiences technical colleaguesProven proficiency communicating effectively with users, vendors, staff members andmanagement both orally and in writing.Ability to plan, define, lead, direct, instruct, and review project work and personnel.Education:Prefer Bachelor’s Degree In Computer Science or a closely related discipline with 10 Yearsof Experience. Experience in a government agency environment is extremely helpful.About our CompanyDataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include:Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)Medical/Dental InsuranceVision InsuranceShort Term/Long Term DisabilityLife Insurance401 (K)