COBOL / IDMS Software Programmer/Developer

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. They are seeking a COBOL / IDMS Software Programmer/Developer to provide Application Support Services for the maintenance and development of the Defense Civilian Payroll System project.

Responsibilities:

• Plans, directs, and coordinates all activities associated with creating software across multiple functional areas and products
• Prioritizes and allocates projects, products, and resources with the assistance of architects and managers
• Participates in the strategic decisions about technology, definition, and implementation of the software products
• Makes employment decisions, such as hiring, rewarding
• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of a multi-team or cross-functional organization
• Directs software development projects to include, ensuring that projects are completed on time and according to quality standards, facilitating communication upward and across project team including project status, justifications for variances and technical information
• Organizes projects through development of a project plan which includes communication of product goals as defined by top management, definition of project strategy, identification of the roles and responsibilities of key project groups, development of a schedule with key milestones, identification of risks, contingency plans, and allocation of project resources
• Monitors technology trends such as emerging standards for new technology opportunities