Everforth ECS is seeking a Development Engineer III (COBOL) to work in our Maxwell-Gunter Annex, Alabama office.
Salary - $101,000 - $113,000
Everforth ECS is seeking FOUR highly qualified Development Engineers with an active Secret Clearance to work on our project at Maxwell-Gunter Annex in Alabama. The selected candidate will be able to communicate effectively (written/verbal), possess strong interpersonal skills, be self-motivated, and be innovative in a fast-paced environment. Must hold and maintain a valid Secret Clearance.
Develops and maintains COBOL programs, resolves system issues, and supports the modernization of legacy applications.
The position is part of the Integrated Maintenance Date System (IMDS) Team and possesses essential skills including:
- Advanced COBOL and legacy-system architecture
- IMDS business logic
- Batch and transaction optimization
- Data dependencies, interface modernization, code decomposition
- Automated regression, technical-debt planning
- Cloud-transition leadership and mentoring
- BS Degree
- Active Secret Clearance
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
- DoD 8140 Code 621 Advanced Qualifications
Skills Required
- Active Secret Clearance that must be held and maintained
- Advanced COBOL and legacy-system architecture experience
- IMDS business logic knowledge
- Batch and transaction optimization experience
- Experience with data dependencies, interface modernization, and code decomposition
- Automated regression and technical-debt planning experience
- Cloud-transition leadership and mentoring experience
- Bachelor of Science degree
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
- DoD 8140 Code 621 Advanced Qualifications
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
ECS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — ECS advertises multiple national-network medical plan options with HSA eligibility alongside dental and vision coverage. Coverage generally begins quickly and is paired with company-paid short- and long-term disability, adding stability to the health package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with Safe Harbor and immediate vesting on employer contributions is emphasized, with an employer match available. Access to an employee stock purchase plan via the parent company provides an additional savings avenue.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave up to 30 days, adoption assistance, and other family-oriented leaves are highlighted. Feedback suggests these offerings add meaningful value beyond base pay for many roles.
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What We Do
ECS, a segment of ASGN (NYSE: ASGN), delivers advanced solutions and services in cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), application and IT modernization, and science and engineering. The company solves critical, complex challenges for customers across the U.S. public sector, defense, intelligence and commercial industries. ECS maintains partnerships with leading cloud, cybersecurity, and AI/ML providers and holds specialized certifications in their technologies. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, ECS has more than 3,400 employees throughout the U.S. and has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for the last five years.
