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Quality Assurance Engineer/Inspector (BT-26212)
Bastion Technologies
Pasadena, CA
- $114,000 to $145,000 USD / year
The Quality Assurance Engineer/Inspector will support the various projects located in Pasadena, CA as part of the NASA/JPL MASS Subcontract.
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Senior Software Engineer - Front End (Library of Congress)
Jobgether
Remote, United States
- $100,000 to $135,000 USD / year
…and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Software Engineer - Front End (Library of Congress) based in the United…
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Software Engineer, Full Stack Web
Volvo Car Corporation
Mahwah, NJ
As a Software Engineer, Full Stack Web, you work as part of one engineering team across regional and global partners to build secure, reliable, accessible, and scalable web products. You…
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QA Test Engineer, Industrial
Jobgether
Remote, United States
We are seeking an experienced QA Test Engineer (SDET) to establish and own automated test coverage for industrial software connectors and data integrations. In this hands-on engineering…
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Test Automation Engineer
Social Security Administration
Woodlawn, MD
Summary IT Specialist (APPSW) Test Automation Engineer position(s) are being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct Hire Authority, open to all U.S. citizens.…
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COBOL Developer
Social Security Administration
Woodlawn, MD
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Engineering Leadership Roles – Data Centers
Rosendin
Coppell, TX
The Engineering Leadership role - Data Centers Design is a key leadership role responsible for guiding regional engineering strategy, operations, and performance. This leader will oversee…
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Software Engineer III
Pearson
Baton Rouge, LA
This Software Engineer position is responsible for analysis, design, implementation, unit testing, and quality engineering to produce and maintain high-quality software solutions.
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BIM Systems Engineer, Design Services (DS)
Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Austin, TX · Herndon, VA
…we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have…
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QA and Test Engineer Role
OpenDataJobs
Washington, DC
ODJ is organized around Roles and Openings. A Role is a durable career type, such as Data Engineer or AI Engineer: it describes the work, the skills that count, and where the path can lead.…
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Senior Web Applications Engineer
Aristotle
Washington, DC
- $140,000 to $175,000 USD / year
Since 1983, Aristotle has been a leader in developing technology and harnessing data used in political campaigns at every level - from local races to the White House. Our flagship platform,…
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Senior Ventilation Engineer
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines
Strawberry Plains, TN
…exceeded; review other designs as required by the Chief Mining Engineer; work closely with Mine Operations, Geology, Survey, Geotech and planners when generating designs; undertaking site…
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Quality Engineer
NWI Aerostructures
Nashville, TN
Quality Engineer Location: Nashville, TN Company: NWI Nashville, LLC Status: Full-time, on-site NWI Nashville engineers, manufactures, repairs and assembles a portfolio of aviation and…
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Engineering Leadership Roles – Data Centers
Rosendin Electric, Inc
Remote, United States
The Engineering Leadership role – Data Centers Design is a key leadership role responsible for guiding regional engineering strategy, operations, and performance. This leader will oversee…
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Senior QA Engineer
FacilityOS
Annapolis, MD
We're looking for a Senior QA Engineer to own the quality of our web, desktop, and mobile products. You'll combine hands-on manual testing with building and maintaining automated test…
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Senior System Design Test Architect
NVIDIA Corporation
North District, IL
Analyzing and monitoring the manufacturing data and find / prevent quality issues based on big data using Machine learning, statistical tools, and AI (artificial intelligence)
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Senior Software Engineer - Infrastructure and Tools
NVIDIA Corporation
North District, IL · South District, IL
NVIDIA is looking for a talented Senior Software infrastructure and tools Engineer to join the Data Processing Unit (DPU) SW Group. As a part of the team, you will lead complicated…
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Senior QA Engineer, Test Frameworks & Tools
NVIDIA Corporation
North District, IL
Collaborate with teams across ITPE including NPI, MP, data intelligence, and R&D.
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Technical Project Lead, SPE
NVIDIA Corporation
North District, IL
NVIDIA’s Product Engineering group is looking for an experienced Electronics/System engineer to serve as a Technical Project Leader (TPL), join our organization, and be a part of the System…
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Lab Infrastructure and Integrated Systems Engineer
NVIDIA Corporation
North District, IL
Practical / BSc in Computer Science or Electrical/Electronic Engineer
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Physical Layer Firmware Architecture Engineer
NVIDIA Corporation
North District, IL
As a Physical Layer Firmware Architecture Engineer at NVIDIA, you will undertake an outstanding role to build the future of computer graphics, AI, and high-speed communication protocols.…
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Electrical QA/QC- Data Center
Actalent
Port Washington, WI
Project EngineerLocation: Port Washington, WIIndustry: Mission Critical / Data Center ConstructionEmployment Type: Full-TimeAbout the OpportunityWe are seeking a motivated Project Engineer…
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Digital Platforms, Senior Data Engineer
PCI PHW Packaging Coordinators Inc.
Philadelphia, PA · Rockford, IL
The Senior Data Engineer (Databricks Platform) is a senior individual contributor responsible for the hands-on design, development, optimization, and operational support of the enterprise…
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ICBM-S - Principal Systems Engineer - Data Analyst
Northrop Grumman
Clearfield, UT
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems currently has an opening for a Principal Systems Engineer . This position is located in Clearfield, UT and will support ICBM – Sustainment.
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QA Tester
Steampunk
Remote, United States
…quality assurance services to support application, cloud and data systems development. We are looking for candidates with minimum 5 years experience with experience in quality assurance and…

Social Security Administration

COBOL Developer

Woodlawn, MD, United States

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Posting language: English
Posted: Mar 5, 2026

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Summary IT Specialist (APPSW) COBOL Developer positions are being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct Hire Authority, open to all U.S. citizens. Selections made under this bulletin will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would, therefore, be given new appointments to the civil service. Under the provisions of the Direct Hire Authority, Veterans Preference and the "Rule of Many" do not apply. Responsibilities This announcement serves as public notice. Applications submitted be placed into a pool and will remain on file for selection as positions become available. Vacancies may be filled for up to 6 months after the closing date of this announcement. Applicants may not receive notifications of referral status until the full 6-month eligibility period has elapsed. Positions filled with applications from this pool will be placed into positions where cybersecurity duties occupy the majority of the work performed. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Resumes exceeding two pages in length will not be considered, please visit the new resume guidance for more information. READ ALL SECTIONS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY. THIS INFORMATION IS CRUCIAL TO SUBMITTING A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION. Applicants must qualify for the series and grade of the posted position. Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. Your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and proficiency of any required competencies to perform the specific position for which you are applying. To qualify for the 2210 IT Specialist series, the applicant must demonstrate the following competencies: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; know about available products and services; and is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Duties: Architect, develop, and maintain high-performance business applications using modern COBOL, CICS, JCL, DB2, VSAM, and IDMS on our enterprise server platform. Optimize SQL queries and data management for lightning-fast access and reliability in DB2 databases. Implement and support batch processing jobs, leveraging advanced job scheduling and monitoring tools. Engineer robust data storage and retrieval solutions using VSAM, ensuring integrity and speed. Utilize sophisticated file handling techniques for sequential, indexed, and relative files. Design and maintain data structures that support scalable, enterprise-grade applications. Build and support Online Transaction Processing (OLTP) systems using CICS and TSQ for real-time, high-volume transactions. Troubleshoot and resolve application issues to ensure maximum uptime and performance. Collaborate with business analysts, QA, and fellow developers to deliver innovative solutions. Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including program specifications, flowcharts, and user guides. Participate in code reviews and uphold best practices for quality and security. Support application testing, deployment, and post-implementation activities in a fast-paced environment. Identify and pursue opportunities to leverage AI-driven tools and technologies to improve development efficiency, automate processes, and enhance application capabilities. Stay informed about advancements in AI and related technologies and recommend ways to incorporate them into SSA's business systems where appropriate. Minimum Qualifications: Grade 14 To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have specialized experience at the GS-13 level, or equivalent, designing, developing, and maintaining mainframe applications using COBOL, CICS, VSAM, and JCL; supporting data integration and migration with DB2, SQL, and IDMS; and assisting in the architecture or modernization of legacy systems. Experience must also include providing guidance to technical teams, preparing technical documentation, and collaborating with stakeholders to support modernization initiatives. Minimum Qualifications: Grade 15 To qualify at the GS-15 level, you must have specialized experience at the GS-14 level, or equivalent, designing, developing, and maintaining mainframe applications using COBOL, CICS, VSAM, and JCL; managing data integration and migration with DB2, SQL, and IDMS; and architecting or modernizing legacy systems. Experience must also include leading technical teams, preparing technical documentation, and collaborating with stakeholders to support modernization initiatives. PLEASE NOTE: This specialized experience is REQUIRED and must be explicitly documented/described in your resume, or you will be disqualified from further consideration. You may be asked to take a Code Signal online assessment. Qualification standards and additional information for this position can be found here: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ Education Additional Information See announcement cutoff dates below under How to Apply. This announcement serves as public notice. Applications submitted be placed into a pool and will remain on file for selection as positions become available. Vacancies may be filled for up to 6 months after the closing date of this announcement. Applicants may not receive notifications of referral status until the full 6-month eligibility period has elapsed. Applications may be gathered from additional recruitment sources. Are you ready to power the digital backbone of America? The Social Security Administration's technical team is looking for business systems application developers to join us in delivering high-performance solutions on our world-class, enterprise-grade infrastructure, boasting over 424,000 MIPS of processing power. Whether you're a seasoned expert in COBOL or an early-career developer eager to master mission-critical systems, this is your chance to help shape the future of digital services for over 330 million Americans. Forget everything you think you know about COBOL-this isn't your father's programming language! The latest COBOL release (2023) is packed with modern features, robust capabilities, and the flexibility to tackle today's most demanding business challenges. COBOL is the engine behind some of the world's most reliable, secure, and high-throughput applications, and it's running on some of the coolest, most powerful hardware in the industry. Our COBOL application development environment leverages the most modern Generative AI-driven coding tools in the industry to accelerate the modernization and enhancement of our most strategic business applications. This AI-driven development environment is part of SSA's modern development lifecycle process to enable an agile CI/CD pipeline. We encourage our developers to actively seek opportunities to integrate and collaborate with Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, exploring innovative ways to enhance business applications and processes. If you're ready to take your career to the next level-whether you're a proven expert or an ambitious learner-apply today and discover just how cool, modern, and powerful COBOL can be as you help us build the future of digital government services! Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement. This Direct Hire announcement may be used to fill the same or similar position in another office. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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COBOL
Cybersecurity
Attention to detail
CICS
JCL
IBM DB2
SQL
Transaction processing
Documentation
CI/CD

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