• Provide development and testing of software applications on an enterprise server platform. • Work in the analysis of existing code and documenting code with a view to modernize the Federal Client. • Create, update, unit test, and maintain IBM COBOL programs • Update documentation such as Functional Specification Packages (FSPs) or Program Requirements Packages (PRPs) and/or Visio diagrams, and/or spreadsheets as needed. • Track requirements and create/execute unit test cases. • Write, analyze, review and/or provide comments on documentation such as Unified Work Requests (UWR), UWR responses and Internal Revenue Manuals (IRM), Interface Control Documents (ICD) Computer Operator Handbooks (COH) • Rewrite programs, using workflow chart and diagram, and applying knowledge of computer capabilities, tax processing subject matter expertise, and symbolic logic. • Perform or direct the revision, repair, or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements. • Consult with managerial, engineering, and technical personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems, and suggest changes. • Perform systems analysis and programming tasks to maintain and control the use of computer systems software. • Compile and write documentation of program development and subsequent revisions, inserting comments in the coded instructions so others can understand the program. • Prepare detailed workflow charts and diagrams that describe input, output, and logical operation, and convert them into a series of instructions coded in a computer language. • Consult with and assist testers in the development, SAT and FIT environments. • Lead the development of software solutions that will meet or exceed business requirements; the development effort includes designing and implementing modules to the system specifications, conducting unit testing, troubleshooting issues, and producing detailed proposals to resolve issues. • May evaluate new coding techniques, tools, modules, and implementation as appropriate. • Lead and mentor entry and mid-level developers • Consult on requirements elicitation and definition. • Code reviews, unit test, and integrate coded modules. • Assist other developers in resolving issues by providing guidance and training. • Support testing and remediate defects. • Support users through troubleshooting and analysis of production logs and data • Investigate new solutions, tools, products, and techniques to incorporate into coding standards.