Mainframe COBOL Developer
Mainframe COBOL Developer
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Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Mainframe COBOL Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing developing testing and maintaining COBOL-based applications within IBM Mainframe environments. This role will also involve supporting system modernization efforts and ensuring seamless integration of legacy systems with emerging technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
Design write test and maintain high-quality COBOL programs based on business and system requirements.
Ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of legacy Mainframe systems.
Participate in system modernization or migration projects involving COBOL-based applications.
Conduct unit testing integration testing and system testing to validate functionality.
Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation including program specifications and flowcharts.
Ensure adherence to industry standards security protocols and best practices in COBOL application development.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve application issues and provide technical support.
Perform debugging and troubleshooting using mainframe tools such as Xpediter and Abend-AID.
Essential Skills:
Proficiency in COBOL programming (COBOL-85 COBOL II or later versions).
Hands-on experience with IBM Mainframe environments (e.g. z/OS OS/390).
Strong knowledge of JCL (Job Control Language) and related mainframe utilities.
Experience with DB2 IMS or VSAM for mainframe data management.
Ability to develop and maintain both batch and online COBOL programs.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience with mainframe debugging tools like Xpediter or Abend-AID.
Familiarity with version control and deployment processes in a mainframe environment.
Desirable Skills:
Knowledge of additional mainframe programming languages such as Assembler or PL/I.
Exposure to modernization frameworks or tools that support COBOL system upgrades.
We are looking for an experienced Mainframe COBOL Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining COBOL-based applications within IBM Mainframe environments. This role will also involve supporting system modernization efforts and ensuring seamless integration of legacy systems with emerging technologies. Key Responsibilities: Design, write, test, and maintain high-quality COBOL programs based on business and system requirements. Ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of legacy Mainframe systems. Participate in system modernization or migration projects involving COBOL-based applications. Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and system testing to validate functionality. Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including program specifications and flowcharts. Ensure adherence to industry standards, security protocols, and best practices in COBOL application development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve application issues and provide technical support. Perform debugging and troubleshooting using mainframe tools such as Xpediter and Abend-AID. Essential Skills: Proficiency in COBOL programming (COBOL-85, COBOL II, or later versions). Hands-on experience with IBM Mainframe environments (e.g., z/OS, OS/390). Strong knowledge of JCL (Job Control Language) and related mainframe utilities. Experience with DB2, IMS, or VSAM for mainframe data management. Ability to develop and maintain both batch and online COBOL programs. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience with mainframe debugging tools like Xpediter or Abend-AID. Familiarity with version control and deployment processes in a mainframe environment. Desirable Skills: Knowledge of additional mainframe programming languages such as Assembler or PL/I. Exposure to modernization frameworks or tools that support COBOL system upgrades.
Employment Type
Full Time
