We are seeking an experienced COBOL Developer to support and enhance legacy systems within a critical enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in mainframe technologies and be capable of maintaining, optimizing, and modernizing existing applications.
Develop, maintain, and enhance applications using COBOL
Work on mainframe systems including IBM z/OS environments.
Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and performance tuning of legacy applications.
Support batch processing and job scheduling using tools such as JCL
Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system integration and enhancements.
Participate in system testing, UAT support, and production deployment.
Ensure system stability, data integrity, and compliance with enterprise standards.
Document technical specifications and maintain system documentation.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
3–8 years of experience in COBOL development
Strong experience with IBM z/OS or similar mainframe platforms.
Hands-on experience with JCL, batch processing, and debugging tools.
Experience with databases such as DB2 or IMS
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Experience in banking, insurance, or financial services systems
Exposure to system modernization or migration projects.
Familiarity with Agile or DevOps environments.

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