COBOL Developer / COBOL Programmer

We're supporting a global logistics and supply chain organization that plays a key role in the movement of goods worldwide-by air, ocean, and ground. Their technology teams are responsible for building and maintaining the systems that keep these operations running efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with international regulations.

They're currently seeking a COBOL Developer to design, enhance, and support transactional components within a mission-critical logistics system. This developer will join an Agile Scrum team and work closely with internal stakeholders to solve real-world challenges through thoughtful code and collaboration.

This is a full-time, onsite role based in the greater Seattle area.

Required Skills:

• COBOL programming (3 years) - good syntax knowledge and real-world coding experience

• Software Development Background - ideally with a focus beyond traditional mainframe environments and a solid understanding of the full software development lifecycle.

• Experience with other programming languages - background in Java or other object-oriented languages (e.g., C , C#, Python) to show adaptable and transferable coding skills

• Experience in modern dev environments:

  • Visual Studio Code (VS Code)

  • GitHub / GitLab

  • Azure DevOps (ADO) or Jira

  • MobaXterm

  • UNIX command basics

• Agile/Scrum or SAFe methodology - experience working in team-based sprints and planning cycles

Nice to have skills:

• SQL and general data analysis skills

• Experience with HP COBOL, Fresche AMXW, or ORDAT Ti2SQL

• Familiarity with PostgreSQL

• Integration between systems (middleware/interfaces)

• Operating systems experience: UNIX, Linux, Windows

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience

• Background with large transactional systems, accounting, or compliance layers

• Experience in CI/CD workflows (Epic → Feature → Story format)

• Familiarity with legacy modernization or emulator environments (e.g., HP3000)

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs.

Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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