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Job Title: Software Developer Senior (COBOL)
Company Name: General Dynamics IT
Location: Albany, NY
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 05/18/2026
Expire Date: 06/18/2026
Job Categories: Engineering, Information Technology
Job Description
Software Developer Senior (COBOL)
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER SENIOR (COBOL) Transform technology into opportunity as a Software Developer Senior at GDIT. Shape whats next for mission-critical government projects while shaping whats next for your engineering career. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As a Software Developer Senior, the work youll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the New York State Department of Heath Medicaid Management Information System. You will play a crucial role in supporting the eMedNY Systems Development, Application Development team. As a Software Developer Senior, you will be trusted to code functional programs and applications associated with the eMedNY program. The successful candidate will have excellent knowledge of the COBOL programming language, CICS, DB2 and mainframe technologies, open systems interfaces and technologies. The ideal candidate will also have an analytical mindset and a keen eye for detail. The goal is to write clean and flawless code to produce fully functional software applications according to requirements and design. Our offices are located at Corporate Woods in Albany, NY. Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:Perform analysis, design, development, testing, documentation, maintenance and support of complex applications and processes.Meet eMedNY Program standards associated with specification development, coding, code review, unit and string testing, and related documentation.Create appropriate documentation artifacts associated with the SDLC stage for review and approval.Assist in preparing effort and duration estimates associated with systemic enhancements.Assist in production and other support activities and resolve issues that may arise.Stay abreast of industry technical and development trends and remain current with standards.Keep abreast of competitor products and industry trends. WHAT YOULL NEED TO SUCCEEDBring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Software Developer Senior must have:Education: Bachelors degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or a related disciplineRequired Experience:5+ years of IT experience5+ years of COBOL, CICS and DB2Required Technical Skills:COBOL, CICS and DB2Structured Query Language (SQL)Mainframe technologies and open systems interfaces and technologiesKnowledge and experience with NYS MMIS or other HealthcareElectronic Data Interchange (EDI) - HIPAA X12 5010 and NCPDP D.0Required Skills and Abilities:Strong interpersonal and communication skills to communicate with customers, support personnel, application development personnel and managementAbility to work in a team environment with multiple team members, as well as productively as an individual.Ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines with a strong attention to detail requiredPreferred Skills:IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS)Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE)Java (multithreaded programming)Java Message Service (JMS)Java Unit Testing Framework (JUnit)Spring Framework (Core, Boot, Batch, Data, REST)Front-end frameworks like HTML/CSS/JavaScript/jQuery, Angular JSSOAP/RESTful Web ServicesApache Ant, MavenXML Related Technologies - XSD, XPath, XSLT, etc.Eclipse IDELinuxKnowledge of Agile Scrum methodologyKnowledge of Atlassian Jira and Confluence, or similar toolsLocation: HybridGDIT IS YOUR PLACEAt GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplaceOWN YOUR OPPORTUNITYExplore a career in software development at GDIT and youll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.
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