About the role
RICEFW Technologies is hiring a COBOL Programmer to support a state government client's legacy systems, working across IBM Mainframe and Power 9 iSeries platforms. The role centers on keeping decades-old but mission-critical applications running smoothly, fixing issues as they surface, and helping modernize pieces of the codebase over time. This is a contract engagement with some flexibility on remote/hybrid arrangement; onshore candidates only.
Responsibilities
- Write and maintain COBOL programs, JCL scripts, and CICS transactions supporting IBM Mainframe and Power 9 iSeries environments
- Build and maintain application-to-application interfaces and handle underlying database management tasks
- Set up and troubleshoot automated file transfers between systems using SFTP/FTP
- Diagnose and resolve runtime errors and other production issues as they arise
- Produce technical documentation and operational reports for stakeholders
- Contribute to ongoing efforts to modernize and incrementally retire legacy application components
Requirements
- 3-5+ years of hands-on COBOL development experience
- Working knowledge of CICS, SQL, AS/400, and DB2
- Familiarity with JCL, VSE utilities, and ODBC connectivity
- Experience with SFTP/FTP-based data transfer processes
- Some exposure to SharePoint integration is a plus
- Strong communication skills — comfortable working directly with both business stakeholders and technical teams
- Must be able to work onshore (offshore resources will not be considered)
What we offer
- Paid training and support during your first weeks.
- Stable Monday-to-Friday schedule.
- Growth opportunities within the company.