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About the role
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.
Key Responsibilities
• 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.
Requirements
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• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
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• 3–8 years of experience in COBOL development.
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• Strong experience with IBM z/OS or similar mainframe platforms.
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• Hands-on experience with JCL, batch processing, and debugging tools.
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• Experience with databases such as DB2 or IMS.
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• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
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• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
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Nice to Have
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• Experience in banking, insurance, or financial services systems.
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• Exposure to system modernization or migration projects.
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• Familiarity with Agile or DevOps environments.
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