Mainframe Developer - COBOL (V5) / IBM Mainframe

Skillbase Group Ltd; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Skillbase Group Ltd seeks an experienced Mainframe Developer to join an agile team. You will work on business-critical applications supporting insurance processes such as policies, claims, and finance, primarily on IBM z/OS with COBOL, VSAM, and JCL.

You will analyse requirements, develop code, perform testing, and provide production support while collaborating with a cross-functional team to drive improvements and best practices. Strong communication and detail orientation are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of COBOL (V5) development on IBM z/OS
• Strong knowledge of mainframe architecture and tooling
• Proficiency with VSAM, JCL and batch processing
• Familiarity with SDSF and mainframe monitoring
• Insurance domain experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Analyse requirements and translate them into high-quality technical solutions
• Develop and maintain applications on an IBM z/OS mainframe
• Perform component testing, bug fixing, and production support
• Collaborate within an agile team and document solutions

Skills

Insurance domain

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

COBOL

IBM Mainframe (z/OS)

VSAM

JCL

SDSF

CICS

RDZ

Job description

Reference:

VAC-3036

Sector:

Cyber Security, Telecommunications, Information Technology

We are looking for an experienced Mainframe Developer to join an agile team working on business-critical applications supporting insurance processes such as policies, claims, and finance.

Key Responsibilities

Analyse requirements and translate them into high-quality technical solutionsDevelop and maintain applications on an IBM z/OS mainframePerform component testing, bug fixing, and production supportCollaborate closely within an agile team environmentContribute to continuous improvement and best practicesDocument developed solutions and technical components

Core Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of COBOL (V5) development


• Strong experience with IBM Mainframe (z/OS)


• VSAM,


• JCL, and batch processing


• SDSF


• Solid understanding of application architecture and reusable components

Nice to Have

• CICS


• RDZ


• Experience in insurance domain

Profile

Solution-oriented with strong attention to detailProactive, hands-on, and accountableStrong communication and teamwork skills

Skillbase Group Ltd

The Brewhouse, Old Bexley Business
Park, Bourne Road, Bexley, Kent DA5 1LR
United Kingdom

Skillbase Consulting Ireland Ltd

2nd floor 50A
Rosemount Business Park
Rosemount Park Drive
Ballycoolin, Dublin 11 Ireland
Irish Number: 09 146 0330