COBOL and Advanced SQL - Developer

Akkodis is seeking a COBOL and Advanced SQL - Developer for a Contract with a client in Newark, NJ. This position involves developing and maintaining core applications using COBOL and SQL.

Rate Range: $56/hour to $68/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

COBOL and Advanced SQL - Developer job responsibilities include:

• Develop, enhance, and maintain COBOL programs to support core business applications and backend processing.

• Write, optimize, and troubleshoot complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and data workflows across enterprise systems.

• Support system integrations and enhancements using secondary .NET skills where required.

• Debug, analyze, and resolve issues within COBOL and SQL‑based components to ensure stable and efficient system performance.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support application updates, modernization efforts, and production fixes.

• Perform code reviews, follow development standards, and ensure compliance with established quality and documentation practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related technical field.

• 10+ years of hands‑on experience in COBOL development and advanced SQL programming.

• Strong proficiency in COBOL for large‑scale enterprise applications and complex batch/transactional systems.

• Ability to support secondary .NET components and work across legacy and modern application environments.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Gopal.Gupta@ akkodisgroup.com.

Pay Details: $56.00 to $68.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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