Programmer - Consultant (COBOL/.NET/Oracle)

We are seeking a highly specialized and experienced Programmer - Consultant to join a critical infrastructure team. This confidential role involves developing, maintaining, and modernizing complex, mission-critical three-tier applications that impact public services. You will be instrumental in bridging legacy COBOL systems with modern .NET and Web/Mobile frontends, all while enforcing a robust DevSecOps culture.

This is a unique opportunity for an engineer who thrives at the intersection of powerful mainframe technology and contemporary web architecture.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead full stack system development across a complex, three-tier environment spanning COBOL, .Net, and relational databases.
• Perform advanced COBOL development using MICROFOCUS Visual COBOL (V7, V9 preferred) within a Visual Studio 2019/2022 and Windows Server 2022/IIS environment.
• Design and implement application logic against enterprise-level Oracle and MS SQL Server RDBMS platforms.
• Enforce and champion DevSecOps practices, including formal release management, rigorous testing strategies (beyond "Happy Path"), and strong collaboration/coaching within the team.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and propose solutions for complex system problems, ensuring high reliability and performance.

Required Expertise:

• 8-10 years of full stack development experience in a mission-critical, multi-tiered environment.
• Proven expertise in COBOL and MICROFOCUS Visual COBOL development.
• Demonstrable experience with .NET (C# preferred) for application programming.
• Deep proficiency in querying and programming against both Oracle and MS SQL Server databases.
• Strong background in DevSecOps methodologies, testing best practices, and release management.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in IT/related discipline with 8 years of experience, OR 10 years of equivalent practical experience.

Highly Desired Skills (A Plus):

• Hands-on experience with Visual Studio 2019 Debugging.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS).
• Prior experience with IIS configuration/setup.
• Relevant technical certifications, especially MicroFocus certifications or DevSecOps certifications.