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Senior COBOL Developer

InstantServe LLC
Columbia, SC Contractor
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/5/2026

Senior COBOL Developer / Programmer Consultant

Job Type: Contract – 12 Months

Location: South Carolina – Hybrid

Interview Process: 2 Rounds of Virtual Interviews

Extension: Possible

Work Authorization: W2 Only.

Candidate Location: Must currently reside in South Carolina, North Carolina, or Georgia. Candidates may relocate at their own expense to meet the required hybrid schedule before the start date.


Required Qualifications

  • 6 years of experience with Visual COBOL and/or Micro Focus COBOL.
  • Working knowledge of Visual COBOL V9.
  • 10 years developing and maintaining complex, mission-critical applications in a Windows-based client-server environment.
  • 5 years leading technical software development teams through planning and deployment of software systems.
  • 10 years coding and testing complex COBOL-based business systems using Oracle SQL in a Windows client-server environment.
  • 5 years providing Level 3 (L3) production support.
  • 5 years serving as a primary technical contact with business units to develop and review business and technical specifications.
  • 10 years of experience in system analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging, implementation, and modification of enterprise applications.
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Oracle 19 SQL.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio, .NET, and C#.
  • Previous experience working in a government or public-sector environment.
  • Experience supporting large-scale, mission-critical business applications.
  • Experience mentoring and guiding junior or less-experienced technical staff.


Preferred Certification

  • Visual COBOL Technical Certification


Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a closely related discipline preferred.
  • Equivalent professional experience may be considered.


Salary : $80 - $90

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