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Sr COBOL Developer

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Job Description

COBOL Developer – Power / Utilities  

Role Purpose 

This role provides domain-aware interpretation of legacy COBOL systems. 

The accelerator can detect patterns — 

but utilities (electric power) logic must be understood, validated, and contextualized. 

This person ensures: 

👉 Extracted rules reflect real business logic 

👉 Use cases align to operational reality 

👉 Modernization targets are viable 

Core Responsibilities 

Legacy Logic Interpretation 

  • Analyze COBOL modules tied to: 

  • Call center workflows 

  • Customer servicing 

  • Billing / service logic 

  • Field operations 

Business Rule Validation 

  • Confirm AI-extracted logic matches real-world operations 

  • Support ambiguity resolution 

Utilities Domain Mapping 

  • Translate technical logic into functional meaning 

  • Align system behavior to customer journey use cases 

Accelerator Collaboration 

  • Partner with: 

  • AI ingestion team 

  • Agentic development team 

  • Use-case mapping team 

Deliverables 

  • Validated business rule interpretations 

  • SME-aligned logic clarifications 

  • Legacy workflow mapping 

Required Skills 

  • COBOL expertise 

  • Utilities industry systems exposure (Electric Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution)  

  • Ability to translate technical logic into business context 

  • Experience with customer servicing or billing systems preferred 

Nice to Have 

  • MACSS experience and understanding (client’s CIS System) 

 

Orion is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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