PART TIME Senior IBM COBOL Developer
@ Maximus

Hybrid
$140,000
Hybrid
Part Time
Posted 1 day ago

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Overview

Maximus is seeking a PART TIME Senior IBM COBOL Developer to support our IRS client in a remote setting. Employment requires successful completion of an IRS Moderate Risk Background Investigation (MBI).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assess data needs and design requirements for system changes.
  • Develop and execute testing and migration plans.
  • Troubleshoot and analyze programming issues.
  • Create and update IBM COBOL programs and documentation.
  • Guide and train team members when necessary.

Job-Specific Responsibilities

  • Create, update, test, and maintain IBM COBOL code.
  • Update documentation including FSPs, PRPs and diagrams.
  • Track requirements, execute unit tests, and review code.
  • Revise, repair or expand existing programs.
  • Assist in developing testing environments and documentation.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • At least five years of relevant professional experience.
  • Minimum four years of IBM COBOL programming and experience with DB2 and CICS.
  • Knowledge of federal information security policies.
  • Must be a US Citizen or legal Permanent Resident for at least three years.

Additional Information

This remote position requires compliance with IRS MBI certification. Benefits include health coverage, incentives, and a comprehensive compensation package. Accommodations are available upon request.

Key skills/competency

  • IBM COBOL
  • DB2
  • CICS
  • Testing
  • Documentation
  • Troubleshooting
  • System Analysis
  • Team Guidance
  • IRS Compliance
  • Remote Work
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How to Get Hired at Maximus

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight COBOL and IRS project experience.
  • Research Maximus: Understand their culture and compliance standards.
  • Showcase technical skills: Emphasize IBM COBOL, DB2, and CICS.
  • Prepare documentation: Include code samples and system test plans.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review IBM COBOL programming best practices.
Practice DB2 query and utility use.
Run CICS environment simulations.
Study system testing and migration plans.

Behavioral Questions

Explain past team collaboration challenges.
Discuss handling tight deadlines independently.
Describe experience with client communication.
Share examples of troubleshooting under pressure.

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