Cobol Developer

NextLink Group; Antwerpen; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NextLink Group is seeking a COBOL Software Engineer in Belgium to develop, test, implement, and maintain COBOL programs within our proprietary B2B application suite. You will handle data involving invoicing, product data, pricing, and customer management, and collaborate with engineers and IT architects to ensure reliable solutions.

You will join a team of about 30 colleagues, working closely with business analysts to translate needs into robust technical outcomes, while supporting day-to-day

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of COBOL software engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with Enterprise Oracle databases is highly desirable.
• Fluency in Dutch and English is required; knowledge of French is an advantage.

Responsabilités

• Development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of COBOL programs for the proprietary B2B application suite (invoicing, product data, pricing, customer management).
• Analyze and manage integrations between internal applications and external platforms and tools.
• Investigate technical incidents, identify root causes, and follow issues through to resolution.

Connaissances

COBOL

Analytical thinking

Communication

Outils

Oracle 19

ACUCOBOL 85

IBM WebSphere WAS

Java SDK

Apache Ant

Red Hat Linux

VMware

EasyMap

Description du poste

Mechelen, Belgium

• City Mechelen

What is the mission about?

international

Job Description

Our client brings together all B2B activities with independent entrepreneurs, including several supermarket chains. The applications you develop play a key role in enabling smooth and efficient collaboration with these business partners.

You will join a close-knit and experienced team of approximately 30 colleagues, including software engineers, application managers, and IT architects. You will also work closely with business and solution analysts to translate business needs into reliable technical solutions.

Core Responsibilities

• Development & Support: Develop, test, implement, and maintain COBOL programs for the proprietary B2B application suite. Key domains include invoicing, product data, pricing, and customer management.
  


• System Integration: Analyze and manage integrations between internal applications and external platforms and tools, ensuring reliable and seamless data flows.
  


• Incident Management: Investigate technical incidents, identify root causes, propose effective solutions, and follow issues through to resolution.
  


• Application Maintenance & Operations: Support the day-to-day operation of business-critical applications in collaboration with the helpdesk. This includes technical troubleshooting, priority assessment, daily system checks, process monitoring, and resolving operational issues.
  

Requirements

OS & Environment: Red Hat Linux running in a VMware virtualized environment

• Database & Integration: Enterprise Oracle 19 database integrated with ACUCOBOL 85 via EasyMap
  


• Web Services: COBOL-integrated web services developed using the Java SDK and Apache Ant, supporting HTTP/SOAP XML communication
  


• Application Hosting: IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) hosting Java-based web applications
  

3. Requirements

• Professional Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a COBOL Software Engineer. Hands-on experience with Enterprise Oracle databases is highly desirable.
  


• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong ability to quickly identify root causes and develop effective, targeted solutions.
  


• Adaptability & Learning Mindset: Curious, open-minded, and comfortable adapting to changing requirements, priorities, and environments.
  


• Communication & Collaboration: Customer-focused team player who works effectively with diverse stakeholders and can clearly communicate technical concepts and solutions.
  


• Ownership & Values: Strong sense of ownership and accountability, with a commitment to organizational growth and a culture of respect, openness, and teamwork.
  


• Language Requirements: Fluency in both Dutch and English is required. Dutch proficiency is essential, as source code comments are written in Dutch. Knowledge of French is considered an advantage.