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PROJECT SCOPE SUMMARY (general narrative of project needs and scope)
Weekly time sheets to identify work performed will be reviewed and approved. This work has a strong requirement for fluency with COBOL programming, SQL language, and Bull JCL. Experience working with mainframe environments, relational databases, and working with the command line is highly recommended. Other skill sets that may be useful are .NET development.Understand business requirements and translate them into code changes.Maintain and enhance custom developed software including modify and test user data entry screens, batch processing, reports, queries and menus, etc.Troubleshoot and correct compilation errorsTest program changes by setting up JCL, updating test files, running tests, reviewing results and determining the correctness of the program changes based on the requirements provided.Troubleshoot and debug program abends and other processing errors.Follow shop procedures for checking out source code, migrating changes, etc.Obtain user signoff on all changes prior to moving to production.Provide production support for applications.Perform tasks related to correcting data and production process recovery.Research and report on application logic.Utilize SQL to perform data analysis on relational database.

REQUIREMENTS (define specific project requirements)
COBOL, GCOS 8 platform, SQL
Work is preferred to be remote, may be onsite.

DELIVERABLES (define products or work plan to be delivered)
Deliverables are the completion of Azure ADO stories as assigned.

Schedule of deliverables (indicate sequence of deliverables)
N/A

TIMELINE (anticipated completion timeline)
July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026 and Applicant will be full-time. Work time will be normal business hours. From time to time, work may require off hours.

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Job Title

Cobol Software Engineer

About your role:

As a Software Engineer on our Output Solutions team, you will utilize your COBOL development skills to provide operational and technical support of batch jobs related to the company's enterprise systems to ensure they run reliably, accurately, and successfully. You will also be involved with the implementation of new technologies for innovative solutions for this area of the business.

What you'll do:

• Maintain existing applications and troubleshoot/fix code as needed

• Create innovative solutions using new technologies to replace older code/systems, reduce outages, and improve efficiency

• Monitor and manage multiple environment systems and applications

• Identify production problems and find solutions in a timely manner

• Design and create automation to enhance functional and operational aspects of systems

• Identify, evaluate, recommend, and report process improvement solutions

• Ensure that all monitoring points and proper remediation/escalation procedures are documented

• Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation and off-hours support

Experience you'll need to have:

• 7+ years of experience in software development

• 3+ years of software development experience with COBOL (using Micro Focus NetExpress or Fujitsu NetCobol or similar)

• 2+ years of experience with scripting languages such as bash and other linux scripting tools

• 2+ years of experience with distributed development (Java, C#, VB.NET, XML, and .NET framework)

• 2+ years of experience in SQL databases and/or VSAM files

Experience that would be great to have:

• Experience in the financial services industry

• Knowledge of DevOps principles and technologies including CI/CD, Jenkins, Ansible

• Software versioning control using GIT, Bitbucket, or similar tools

• Experience with file formats (PostScript, PDF, AFP, etc.)

How you'll work:

• Fiserv emphasizes in-person collaboration to help you grow your career while shaping the future of fintech; this role is on-site Monday through Friday.

Benefits at Fiserv:

• Fuel Your Life program to support your physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being

• Paid holidays and generous time away policies

• No-cost mental health support through Employee Assistance Programs

• Living Proof program to recognize your peers' extra effort with points redeemable for rewards

• Eight Employee Resource Groups to foster a collaborative culture and expand your network

• Unparalleled professional growth with training, development, and internal mobility opportunities

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Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a COBOL programmer to support COBOL programming requests, application interfaces, in addition, may be needed for administration support for the IBM iSeries Power 9 (AS400) and IBM mainframe systems. This person will:

• Provide COBOL programming support; maintain and make updates on current applications. The standard is primarily native COBOL, but there may be instances of limited RPG residing in the systems.

• (Shared Responsibility): Develop interfaces between DLT and other agencies. Establish and support data transfers with ODBC, SFTP, GoAnywhere, Shared SharePoint files, IRS FIRE, QLIK, SMB, FTP, etc. Support legacy IVR (currently screen scraping technology) from the System/36 based system.

• Develop forms using XL Print Paris Software and FormDocs and perform associated programming requirements.

• Develop and maintain application documentation.

• Support application databases using DB2 (with multimember records) and SQL.

• Leverage and utilize Spell/400, Surveyor, X-Analysis

• (Shared Responsibility): Assist EOC operators with runtime errors to address programming issues.

• Configure, maintain, and document application security.

• Provide technical expertise to implement best practices.

• Assist in migration efforts to modernize the legacy applications.

• Generate reports in response to user requirements.

• Provide operational, status, and other reports as requested.

Compensation:

$50-60/hour

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy:

Skills and Requirements

• Ability to work a hybrid schedule onsite in Cranston, RI

• Extensive experience in the following areas is required:

 COBOL

CICS

QL Programming

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atabase and database support

S400 and mainframe support for the technology listed above null

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to

Provide high-level technical analysis and technical project leadership, identifying true business needs and assessing the available technologies to meet those needs; manage development projects of varying magnitude and ensure the analysis, testing, and implementation are both timely and satisfactory to management and users.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to com.

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- 4+ years of COBOL programming experience
- 4+ years of experience supporting Fidelity's deposit application, IMPACS (IM)
- Experience applying custom changes, break-fix/production support, ACH transfers, keeping up with regulatory requirements

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Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Skill Developement
• Opportunity for advancement

• Legacy Application Development & Maintenance: Design, enhance, and support COBOL-based programs on AS/400 systems.
• Business Requirement Analysis: Translate business needs into technical specifications and functional code.
• Testing & Troubleshooting: Perform unit testing, debug COBOL applications, and resolve system and data integrity issues.
• Production Support: Diagnose and resolve real-time production issues to minimize system downtime.
• System Integration: Collaborate with business analysts, QA, and cross-functional technical teams to ensure seamless integration with other platforms.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate technical documentation, support materials, and knowledge base updates.

• 12+ years of hands-on experience with COBOL programming on IBM AS/400 (iSeries).
• Proficiency in DB2 for i, embedded SQL, and Control Language Programming (CLP).
• Solid understanding of AS/400 system architecture, subsystems, job scheduling, batch/interactive processing, and library management.
• Skilled in debugging, performance tuning, and modernizing legacy COBOL applications.
• Familiarity with 5250 terminal emulators or green-screen user interfaces.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
• Self-driven, with a proven track record of delivering results in remote and distributed team environments.

• Programming Languages: Strong proficiency in COBOL
• Mainframe Operating Systems: In-depth knowledge of z/OS
• Database Technologies: Expertise in IMS database concepts including IMS/DB and IMS/DC
• Transaction Processing: Thorough understanding of CICS functionalities and programming interfaces
• Job Control Language (JCL): Ability to write and manage JCL scripts for batch processing
• System Administration: Basic understanding of mainframe system administration tasks like data set management and security