Job Title: Senior Mainframe COBOL, CICS Application Developer
Location: Onsite - Washington DC
Work Authorization: US Citizen


We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mainframe COBOL, CICS Application Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, maintenance, and optimization of mission-critical legacy mainframe systems. You will work closely with business analysts, testers, and IT operations to ensure the reliability, performance, and security of the DCAMS mainframe systems—particularly those supporting HUD Title I and Generic Debt processing in accordance with GAAP.

Key Responsibilities:
• Analyze system and business requirements to develop effective technical solutions.
• Design and document specifications for COBOL, CICS, JCL, and VSAM-based applications.
• Develop and maintain COBOL/CICS applications to support transaction processing.
• Ensure high availability and responsiveness in mainframe environments.
• Write, test, and deploy JCL modules and COBOL programs for batch and online processing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across existing mainframe applications.
• Monitor system performance, identify inefficiencies, and implement enhancements.
• Maintain and upgrade SFTP connection credentials and connectivity.
• Create and execute test plans to validate application functionality and data integrity.
• Maintain accurate system and operational documentation, including user manuals and runbooks.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to meet project goals and timelines.
• Ensure development practices align with DCIA standards and regulatory guidelines.

Specific Duties:
• Execute and refresh development/acceptance environments weekly.
• Test system upgrades and SFTP/connect direct connections.
• Perform DCAMS configuration management and release tasks.
• Support nightly batch job verification and daily processing report generation.
• Provide ad-hoc and backup support for analysts and system functions.
• Research technical issues and support analytical problem-solving.

Qualifications Required:
• 10+ years of experience in mainframe development using COBOL, CICS, JCL, and VSAM
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field. 
• Strong understanding of mainframe transaction and batch processing.
• Experience with GAAP as applied to federal loan/debt programs (e.g., HUD Title I).
• Proficiency in performance tuning and problem diagnosis on mainframe systems.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Softthink Solutions’ mission is to drive continuous innovation in IT services by prioritizing product development and implementing trustworthy computing practices. Our focus on secure and reliable product delivery is backed by sound business practices and a commitment to the long-term satisfaction of our clients in every project, regardless of its size or complexity.

Through our innovative solutions and dedicated team of experts, we strive to exceed our clients’ expectations and set the standard for excellence in the IT industry.

At Softthink Solutions, our vision is to be a trusted partner for our clients, empowering them to bring their ideas to life in the most efficient and effective manner possible. We are committed to using established best practices, industry-standard processes, and cutting-edge technology to deliver top-notch solutions that exceed expectations.

Our goal is to be recognized as leaders in the industry for our innovative, reliable, and secure IT services and solutions, and to drive the success of our clients through every project we undertake.

STSI is an independent US-based Software services and consulting partner with a primary focus on long-term relationships with both clients and team members.

STSI offers team members cutting-edge technology, training, and career guidance to expand and grow their skill sets and bring maximum value to our clients.

STSI is constantly reviewing and expanding its people strength and strives to optimally match client needs to team member talents. We are a people-oriented company seeking the best and brightest to join our team. We work with a variety of employment statuses – from citizens to permanent residents to H1B and EAD immigrants. We have openings for entry level as well as senior positions across a variety of specializations with active in-house and client projects.

In an industry that’s constantly reinventing itself, STSI challenges its team members and consultants with engagements that involve specialized services and advanced IT solutions – applying agile development principles, methodical planning, creative thinking, and continuous learning. A dynamic environment keeps our team members ahead of the curve by providing: