Senior Software Engineer (Cobol)

LocationWorldwide (remote-friendly, limited to specific states)

SetupRemote

LevelSenior

Posted1w ago

Engineering & Technology

Quick answer

Nava PBC is hiring a remote Senior Software Engineer (Cobol) with a compensation range of $153,000—$171,000 USD to lead significant migration efforts and collaborate with government stakeholders.

Role: Senior Software Engineer (Cobol)
Organization: Nava PBC
Location: Worldwide (remote-friendly, limited to specific states)
Work setup: Remote
Level: Senior
Compensation: $153,000—$171,000 USD
Category: Engineering & Technology

The role

Nava PBC is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Cobol) to improve engineering quality through documentation, technical guidance, and mentoring. The role involves leading significant migration efforts and collaborating with government stakeholders.

What you'll do

Define the technical vision and modernization strategy in collaboration with clients and the delivery team
Ensure that the modernized system maintains parity with essential legacy functions while introducing improvements
Make key architectural decisions that balance long-term program goals with short-term delivery needs
Prioritize technical tasks and manage trade-offs to align with client goals
Coordinate with clients and stakeholders to capture critical business rules and constraints
Serve as a technical counterpart to client engineering and IT teams, supporting alignment and trust-building

What it takes

At least 10 years of experience working in COBOL Mainframe applications
Significant experience in IMS, DB2, VSAM, CICS, MQ, Jes2, JCL, TSO
Working experience in IBM and CA utility programs
Tenacity to dive into problems and iterate in working code
Familiarity of how mainframe systems interact with other unconnected systems through messaging platforms
Understanding of the overall process of CICS processing and flow

What you'll bring

At least 10 years of experience working in COBOL Mainframe applicationsSignificant experience in IMSDB2VSAMCICSMQ

How we treat you

Health coverage, insurance coverage, time off, company holidays, annual bonus, parental leave, wellness program, virtual care, sabbatical leave, 401(k) match, flexible work, home office setup, utility support, learning opportunities, development opportunities, referral bonus, commuter benefits, supportive culture

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is remote-friendly, but limited to specific states in the contiguous United States.

What is the compensation range?

The compensation range is $153,000—$171,000 USD.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include at least 10 years of experience in COBOL Mainframe applications and significant experience in IMS, DB2, VSAM, CICS, MQ, Jes2, JCL, TSO.

How do I apply?

You can apply by contacting the recruiting team at [email protected].

How to apply

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