MicroFocus COBOL Consultant - SOSC

Job Title: MicroFocus COBOL Consultant
Location: Blythewood, SC (Onsite)
Duration: 12 Months
Pay Rate: $60–$65/hr

Candidate must be a CURRENT South Carolina resident. No relocation allowed.

Position Summary:
Seeking a seasoned MicroFocus COBOL Consultant to support modernization and maintenance of enterprise systems running on Windows Server platforms. This role requires COBOL expertise, Visual Studio skills, and database development capabilities to manage critical applications and address production issues.

Primary Duties:

• Debug and enhance Phoenix II and related web/batch applications.
• Develop and maintain code using MicroFocus Visual COBOL and Visual Studio.
• Support Oracle and SQL Server databases for application backend.
• Solve production problems promptly with minimal downtime.
• Communicate effectively with technical and business teams.
• Maintain documentation and report progress.

Core Skills:

• 8+ years MicroFocus Visual COBOL programming.
• 4+ years Visual Studio experience (VB.NET or C#).
• Oracle/SQL development experience (4+ years).
• Strong debugging and analytical skills.

Desirable Skills:

• Complex SQL scripting and optimization.
• IIS administration experience.
• C# .NET exposure.

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s or equivalent industry experience (10+ years).
• Relevant certifications (Microsoft/MicroFocus) preferred.