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PART TIME Senior IBM COBOL Developer
Maximus
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Original Job Summary
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
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
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Review IBM COBOL programming best practices.
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Practice DB2 query and utility use.
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Run CICS environment simulations.
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Study system testing and migration plans.
Behavioral Questions
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Explain past team collaboration challenges.
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Discuss handling tight deadlines independently.
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Describe experience with client communication.
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Share examples of troubleshooting under pressure.