COBOL Developer - Remote Work | REF#290478

BairesDev; Antioquia; Remote; COP 292,047,000 - 421,845,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote work

Flexible hours

Hardware provided

Paid parental leaves

Competitive compensation

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a COBOL Developer to maintain and modernize mission-critical IBM mainframe applications. You will play a key technical role ensuring stability and evolving core business logic in enterprise environments.

The role requires 4+ years in mainframe software engineering with COBOL, CICS, and DB2, plus strong JCL/VSAM skills. Join a 100% remote, globally distributed team offering flexible hours and competitive USD compensation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software engineering experience in mainframe environments.
• Proven expertise with COBOL, CICS and DB2.
• Strong, hands-on knowledge of JCL and VSAM and mainframe batch/online processing.
• Experience modernizing legacy COBOL applications to contemporary standards.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, and debug COBOL programs for batch and online CICS processing.
• Maintain and optimize data access using DB2, VSAM, and JCL for performance.
• Analyze legacy code to identify modernization opportunities and refactoring needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate mainframe apps with cloud-native architectures.
• Provide production support including root-cause analysis for critical systems.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies to deliver quality software updates.

Skills

COBOL development

CICS

DB2

JCL

VSAM

Mainframe batch/online

English proficiency

Tools

DB2

VSAM

JCL

Job description

At BairesDev®, we've been leading the way in technology projects for over 15 years. We deliver cutting-edge solutions to giants like Google and the most innovative startups in Silicon Valley.

Our diverse 4,000+ team, composed of the world's Top 1% of tech talent, works remotely on roles that drive significant impact worldwide.

When you apply for this position, you're taking the first step in a process that goes beyond the ordinary. We aim to align your passions and skills with our vacancies, setting you on a path to exceptional career development and success.

As a COBOL Developer, you will maintain and modernize mission-critical applications on IBM mainframe systems. You will serve as a key technical resource for ensuring the stability and evolution of core business logic within large-scale enterprise environments.

What You'll Do

• Design, code, test, and debug COBOL programs for both batch and online CICS processing.
• Maintain and optimize data access using DB2, VSAM, and JCL to ensure high performance and data integrity.
• Analyze existing legacy code and documentation to identify modernization opportunities and refactoring needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate mainframe applications with contemporary cloud-native architectures.
• Provide expert production support, including root-cause analysis and remediation for mission-critical systems.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies to deliver high-quality software updates and contribute to engineering standards.

What We Are Looking For

• 4+ years of experience in Software Engineering with a focus on mainframe environments.
• Proven expertise in developing and maintaining applications using COBOL, CICS, and DB2.
• Strong proficiency in JCL, VSAM, and mainframe batch/online processing.
• Hands-on experience with IBM mainframe systems within banking, insurance, or government sectors.
• Experience in modernizing legacy COBOL applications to contemporary standards.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

How we do make your work (and your life) easier:

• 100% remote work (from anywhere).
• Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred
• Hardware and software setup for you to work from home.
• Flexible hours: create your own schedule.
• Paid parental leaves, vacations, and national holidays.
• Innovative and multicultural work environment: collaborate and learn from the global Top 1% of talent.
• Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, skill development, and diverse growth opportunities.

Join a global team where your unique talents can truly thrive and make a significant impact!

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