Microfocus Cobol Developer (Remote)

About this role:
As a Micro Focus COBOL Developer you will design, maintain, and enhance enterprise applications built on COBOL systems that support critical business operations. In this role, the developer analyzes legacy code, implements new features, resolves defects, and ensures system performance and reliability across mainframe or distributed environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate modern technologies, support system migrations or upgrades, and maintain high standards for code quality, documentation, and data integrity while supporting large-scale transactional systems often used in industries such as government services, healthcare, and finance.

About Conduent:
Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments – creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people who count on them. You have an opportunity to personally thrive, make a difference, and be part of a culture where individuality is noticed and valued every day.

Responsibilities:
• Analysis, design, programming, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of system that supports Point-of-Sale and Batch processes using Microfocus Cobol, CICS, Oracle and JCL.
• Analyze RFP documentation, meet with appropriate team members or clients, analyze software factors, assist with proposal work, and complete design documentation and estimates that meet the business requirements.
• Accurately and completely develop and unit test software solutions to meet client requirements.
• Develop testing recommendations for more in-depth testing for modifications.
• Provide on-call support on need basis.
• Resolve any issues that present themselves in a timely manner to prevent system outages.
• Investigate, resolve and document assigned issues and propose / implement solutions.
• Assist in discussions with clients and/or in the explanations of the issues, and recommended solutions.
• Assist in preparation of functional specifications for application systems, presentation of system requirements and designs to client personnel.
• Develop status reports of development activities weekly, to appropriate management.
• Assist with update of report documentation and system exhibits.

Requirements:
• Demonstrate 7 years working on Microfocus Cobol, CICS, JCL, and Oracle in Linux environment
• Demonstrate strong expertise in Microfocus Cobol, Oracle 10g or 11g, CICS, JCL
• Build applications using web services (SOAP/REST) and microservices architecture
• Solve complex technical problems and learn new technologies quickly
• Able to code complex SQL statements
• Hands on exposure working on Microfocus Net Express (IDE)
• Red Hat Linux OS
• Experience developing or supporting a Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) system
• Mainframe Knowledge
• Demonstrate at least 3 years of U.S.-based experience

Preferred Qualifications:
• Apply experience with IBM COBOL, ACUCOBOL, COBOL
• Demonstrate familiarity with Any ANSI Database
• Utilize SQL exposure on any database
• Demonstrate Experience developing or supporting an MMIS

Flexible Working

At Conduent, we value individuality and flexible working arrangements. In this role, you can expect:

Remote Work: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home while optimizing your work-life balance.

Working for You

We offer perks and rewards designed to support you:

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.

Join Us:

At Conduent, we are united by a shared mission. We understand that our success is driven by the success of our associates. When you join us, you’ll find opportunities to:

Bring your authentic self to work every day.

Grow and thrive both personally and professionally.

Make a meaningful impact with our clients, in our communities, and for the millions of people we serve.

With over 50,000 associates in 24 countries, you’ll be part of a global team that’s shaping the future — for the company and for yourself.

Pay Transparency Laws in some locations require disclosure of compensation and/or benefits-related information. For this position, actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. In addition to base pay, this position, based on business need, may be eligible for a bonus or incentive. In addition, Conduent provides a variety of benefits to employees including health insurance coverage, voluntary dental and vision programs, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) or vacation and/or sick time. The estimated salary range for this role is (80,080 - $104,000) 

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