Sr Unisys COBOL Developer - Part-time
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Description & RequirementsWe are seeking a part-time Sr. Unisys COBOL Developer to support our Internal Revenue Service client. The candidate will support IRS applications such as: Audit Information Management System (AIMs), Individual Master File (IMF) Document Specific, Business Master File (BMF) Document Specific and Error Resolution Systems (ERS), Integrated Data Retrieval (IDRS) and other systems. The Sr. COBOL Programmer will work as a member of an Integrated Project Team (IPT) with other Maximus senior programmers and IRS senior programmers to develop new or modify existing COBOL applications. The candidate will review and analyze Unified Work Requests (UWR) or system requirements; write design documentation such as a Functional Specification Packages (FSP), Interface Control Document (ICD) or other design documentation; and develop COBOL programs, write a test plan, develop unit test cases with predetermined results, generate test data, execute the program using the test data and analyze the test results. Position is Part-time position working at @15 hours per week. Position is remote in U.S. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Provide design and implementation expertise to a cross-functional software development team. - Design and develop software applications from business requirements in collaboration with other team members. - Support testing and remediate defects. - May mentor entry and mid-level developers. - Perform software development using and/or interfacing with IRS systems such as AIMs, GMF, ERS, IMF Document Specific, BMF Document Specific, IDRS and certain compliance related systems. - Development tasks include reviewing/analyzing the requirements, developing the functional design, supporting a design walkthrough, coding in COBOL, developing a unit test plan, creating test cases, developing test data, executing the program using the test data generated, analyzing the test results and updating the test plan to include the actual test results. - Support IRS Enterprise System Testing (EST) testing or Performance testing. - Support all functions of applications development, including requirement review and perform FSP walkthroughs, core record layout updates, Computer Operator Handbook (COH) updates and review, and transmittal deployment to EST. - Provide verbal and written reports, as needed. This may include creating Visio diagrams of application flowcharts, creating an Excel spreadsheet, updating a Requirements Traceability Matrix, consolidating information, etc. - Provide transfer of knowledge to IRS developers/analysts. - Provide status reports and attend meetings. Minimum Requirements - Bachelor's degree in related field.- 5-7 years of related experience required.- Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree. - Computer Professional Job Profile.- Experience with Unisys COBOL programming and ECL. - Experience with IRS Unisys Systems. - Experience with and/or knowledge of IRS IRMs and Part 3 IRMs. - Experience with reviewing/analyzing UWR requirements. - Experience with COBOL development on IRS systems, such as GMF, ERS, IMF Document Specific, BMF Document Specific, IDRS, AIMS, etc. - Experience with reviewing, analyzing and coordinating requirements to develop acceptable COBOL application programs. - Experience reviewing or creating design or functional documentation for programmers to develop COBOL code. - Experience in development and execution of test cases for Unit Testing, which includes development of a unit test plan, test cases with predetermined results, generating test data and executing the COBOL program using the test data and analyzing/reporting the test results. - Proven ability to work on and with teams comprised of the primary client and other client stakeholders dispersed across geographical sites. - Preferred qualifications: experience with reviewing, updating, and participating in a walkthrough of a Functional Specification Package (FSP); experience with transmittal systems such as SQuA. Additional Requirements as per contract/client: - Candidates must have held an active IRS MBI clearance within the last 2 years to qualify. - Candidates must be a US Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card status) for 3 years, and be Federal Tax compliant. EEO Statement Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status. Pay Transparency Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances. Minimum Salary $ 52.89 Maximum Salary $ 56.84