Mainframe Cobol Developer

CoFoMo Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CoFoMo Inc. in Montreal, QC seeks a senior Mainframe professional with 10+ years of experience. The role focuses on analyzing customer needs, designing and developing COBOL-based solutions, and coordinating delivery across a hybrid work model.

You will master DB2, IMS environments, and Endevor, while applying JCL and ensuring security and quality across mainframe projects. Office presence two days weekly is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of senior-level experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in COBOL language.
• Strong DB2 database mastery.
• Experience with IMS environment.
• Familiarity with Endevor.
• Proficient in JCL.
• Solid knowledge of Mainframe environments.
• Ability to work in a hybrid office setting (2 days/week).

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer and project needs to identify appropriate technology solutions.
• Design, document and develop programs and applications with automated testing.
• Develop implementation strategies and coordinate delivery activities.
• Install, integrate and test software packages or applications with customers.
• Ensure the smooth integration of the technical components of the solutions.
• Solve technical problems and ensure the quality and security of the solutions developed.
• Develop, maintain and evolve software applications.
• Analyze business needs and recommend appropriate technological solutions.
• Maintain and evolve software products according to the needs of the organization.
• Plan, prioritize and coordinate work to meet commitments and objectives.

Skills

COBOL

DB2

IMS

Mainframe environments

Tools

Endevor

JCL

Job description

Here is a brief overview of the tasks and responsibilities:

• Analyze customer and project needs to identify appropriate technology solutions;
• Design, document and develop programs and applications with automated testing;
• Develop implementation strategies and coordinate delivery activities;
• Install, integrate and test software packages or applications with customers;
• Ensure the smooth integration of the technical components of the solutions;
• Solve technical problems and ensure the quality and security of the solutions developed;
• Develop, maintain and evolve software applications;
• Analyze business needs and recommend appropriate technological solutions;
• Maintain and evolve software products according to the needs of the organization;
• Plan, prioritize and coordinate work to meet commitments and objectives.

The profile we are looking for is as follows:

• Possess a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in a similar role at the senior level;
• Demonstrate knowledge of the COBOL language;
• Master DB2 database;
• Know the IMS environment;
• Use Endevor tool;
• Apply JCL;
• Have a solid knowledge of Mainframe environments;
• Be able to work in a hybrid mode with an office presence two (2) days a week.