Cobol/SAS Developer

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This role is for a Cobol/SAS Developer in Addison, TX, with a contract length of unspecified duration at a pay rate of $80/hr W2. Requires 8+ years COBOL/SAS experience, 5+ years DB2 expertise, and strong JCL knowledge.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
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💰 - Day rate
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🗓️ - Date discovered
September 27, 2025
🕒 - Project duration
Unknown
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🏝️ - Location type
On-site
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📄 - Contract type
W2 Contractor
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🔒 - Security clearance
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
Addison, TX
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Programming #Debugging #"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)" #Data Access #JCL (Job Control Language) #Migration #Batch #SAS #SQL Queries #SQL (Structured Query Language)
Role description
Job Title: Cobol/SAS Developer Location: Addison, TX (5 days a week onsite) Pay Range:$80hr W2 (Cannot work Corp to Corp) Summary Our client, a leading financial services organization, is seeking a Cobol/SAS Developer to join their team. As a Cobol/SAS Developer, you will be part of the IT department supporting critical legacy systems. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset, which will align successfully in the organization. What's the Job? • Design, develop, and maintain applications using COBOL and SAS within a z/OS mainframe environment. • Write and optimize JCL scripts for batch processing and job scheduling. • Develop and maintain DB2 data structures, SQL queries, and data access logic to support business needs. • Analyze and resolve production issues, including abends and performance bottlenecks, ensuring system stability. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize legacy systems and support system upgrades and migrations. What's Needed? • 8+ years of experience in COBOL and SAS programming. • 5+ years of hands-on experience with DB2 in a mainframe environment. • Strong knowledge of JCL, IBM utilities, and REXDB2 utilities (e.g., LOAD, UNLOAD, REORG). • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on performance tuning and optimization. • Experience with debugging tools such as Xpediter and Abend-AID, and source control systems like ISPW. What's in it for me? • Opportunity to work on mission-critical legacy systems within a reputable financial organization. • Collaborative environment that values technical expertise and innovative solutions. • Chance to contribute to system modernization initiatives and enhance your technical skill set. • Onsite role in Addison, TX, with a supportive team environment. • Competitive hourly pay rate aligned with your experience and skills. Upon Completion Of Waiting Period, Consultants Are Eligible For • Medical and Prescription Drug Plans • Dental Plan • Vision Plan • Health Savings Account • Health Flexible Spending Account • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account • Supplemental Life Insurance • Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance • Business Travel Insurance • 401(k), Plus Match • Weekly Pay If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells. ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.