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Role: Senior Mainframe COBOL Developer Location: REMOTE Type: Contract 9-12 Months Pay Rate: $55-60/hour MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH CODING FOR ANNUITIES (ANNUITIES PAYOUTS, SETTLEMENT ACTIONS, RETIREMENT CHOICES) OR LIFE INSURANCE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Please respond to these questions on the top of your resume to be considered for the role: 1a. Are you currently located in and will you be working in the USA for the entirety of this assignment? (Yes or no) 2a. How many years of COBOL programming experience do you have? 2b. How many years of annuities/ life insurance experience do you have? 3a. This role is contract: Are you open to that type of a role? (Yes or no) 3b. Do you have experience with CXC/Wmay? (Yes or No) 3c. Do you feel you meet a majority of the requirements put forth in this job description? (Yes or No) Preferred Candidates: * Prior experience as a COBOL developer working with DXC/WMay. * Strong background in annuities contract processing and modernization projects. * Understanding of microservices architecture and API-driven integration. About the Role This is a high-impact opportunity to contribute to the modernization of legacy financial systems, specifically migrating COBOL-based annuity servicing applications to a cloud-enabled, API-driven ecosystem. In this role, you will work alongside senior mainframe experts, DevOps teams, and cloud architects to transition annuity servicing from a traditional mainframe environment to a more integrated and scalable infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Mainframe Development & Migration Support * Modify and optimize COBOL programs to support the migration of annuity contracts from GIAS to WMay. * Analyze existing batch and online COBOL applications and implement necessary adjustments for modernization. * Debug and troubleshoot complex mainframe applications to ensure seamless integration with new platforms. Batch & Online Processing Management * Maintain and enhance batch-based annuity processing systems (JCL, VSAM, DB2). * Support and optimize CICS transaction-based applications for real-time processing. * Improve performance and ensure efficient transaction processing. System Integration & API Readiness * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate legacy applications with modern microservices architectures. * Contribute to API development strategies for seamless data exchange. * Support automation and CI/CD pipeline integration with DevOps teams. Security & Compliance * Ensure compliance with Azure-based security protocols and industry best practices. * Implement secure coding practices while working with sensitive annuity data. Technical Skills & Qualifications Mainframe Development Experience (Required) * Strong proficiency in COBOL programming, debugging, and performance tuning. * Expertise in JCL, DB2, VSAM, CICS, and mainframe utilities (SORT, IDCAMS, FILE-AID). * Experience with XPEDITER, Abend-AID, and other mainframe debugging tools. Financial Services & Annuities Background (Required) * Must have experience coding for annuities (payouts, settlements, retirement options) OR life insurance product development. * Background in financial services, insurance, healthcare, or government sectors is a plus. Modernization & Integration Experience (Preferred) * Knowledge of Kafka (preferred) or RabbitMQ for messaging integration. * Familiarity with containerization (Docker, OpenShift) and cloud migration strategies. * Experience working in Java environments is a plus. * Understanding of DevOps practices and API-driven system integrations. Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjk4ODA3LjEwNTA4QGJlYWNvbmhpbGxjb21wLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ