Diligent Consulting Inc

COBOL SW Engineer - Contingent Upon Award

DFAS - Remote - Full Time

Modernize and Maintain DoD Financial Systems – Senior Software Engineer (COBOL) Opportunity!
Leverage your COBOL expertise and mainframe experience to support the Headquarters Accounting Reporting System (HQARS)—a critical financial system within Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS). Join a dedicated team ensuring mission-critical financial applications' stability, security, and modernization while working within an Agile, CMMI-compliant development environment.

As a Senior Software Engineer supporting HQARS, the candidate will be responsible for the design, development, integration, and maintenance of COBOL-based financial applications running on Unisys mainframes. They will apply advanced software engineering principles to optimize system performance, ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies (DoD 8140.03), and deliver high-quality solutions per DFAS financial and accounting system requirements. The candidate will participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), with a focus on requirements analysis, system evaluation, testing, and acceptance (IV&V and DT&E). They will work in a collaborative Agile environment, ensuring adherence to CMMI practices, and be responsible for technical documentation, reporting, and stakeholder communication. Additionally, the candidate may serve as a Task Leader, overseeing project execution and ensuring service quality.

Proficiency in COBOL Development
  • Hands-on experience in COBOL programming for enterprise financial applications. Mainframe Expertise – Skilled in Unisys Mainframe ECL and QLP, ensuring system stability and optimal performance. Cybersecurity Compliance – Meets DoD Manual 8140.03 requirements for cyber workforce qualification and system security standards.
Agile Development Practices
  • Experience working in Agile environments, contributing to iterative development and process improvement.
CMMI Best Practices
  • Knowledge of Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) methodologies for software development and quality assurance.
Financial & Accounting Systems Knowledge
  • Familiarity with DFAS financial systems, DoD regulations, and accounting data processing.
Systems Integration & Optimization
  • Ability to analyze, evaluate, and integrate software components for improved efficiency and performance.
Technical Documentation & Communication
  • Capable of preparing technical reports, system documentation, and stakeholder briefings.

Clearance Requirements
US Citizenship and IT-II Public Trust
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