COBOL Programmer - Remote Work | REF#308554

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

USD/local compensation

Home setup for remote work

Flexible hours

Parental leave & holidays

Global/multicultural team

Mentorship & growth opportunities

Job summary

BairesDev, a global technology leader, seeks a COBOL Programmer to maintain and modernize IBM mainframe apps, ensuring stability and evolution of core processing.

Design, develop, and optimize batch and online processing; manage CICS, DB2, JCL, and VSAM; translate business needs into technical changes with cross‑functional teams.

This 100% remote role offers flexible hours, USD compensation, home setup, and a collaborative, diverse environment that values long‑term growth.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Software Engineering, Mainframe Development, or Systems Programming.
• Proven COBOL maintenance and modernization on IBM mainframes.
• Proficiency in CICS, DB2, JCL, and VSAM.
• Experience with batch and online transaction processing.
• Strong analytical skills for debugging legacy code.
• Advanced English skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance COBOL applications for batch and online processing.
• Manage and optimize mainframe components including CICS, DB2, JCL, and VSAM.
• Analyze complex legacy codebases to identify and implement modernization and optimization opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and updates.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot defects to ensure the reliability of mission-critical systems.
• Document system changes and workflows to preserve institutional knowledge and support long-term maintainability.

Skills

Mainframe development

COBOL maintenance

CICS/DB2/JCL/VSAM

Batch & Online processing

English proficiency

Tools

CICS

DB2

JCL

VSAM

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 Programmer, you will maintain and modernize critical applications on IBM mainframes. You will serve as a key link between legacy systems and modern business requirements, ensuring the stability and evolution of core processing environments in sectors like banking and government.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance COBOL applications for batch and online processing.
• Manage and optimize mainframe components including CICS, DB2, JCL, and VSAM.
• Analyze complex legacy codebases to identify and implement modernization and optimization opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and updates.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot defects to ensure the reliability of mission-critical systems.
• Document system changes and workflows to preserve institutional knowledge and support long-term maintainability.

What We Are Looking For

• 4+ years of experience in Software Engineering, Mainframe Development, or Systems Programming.
• Proven expertise in maintaining and modernizing COBOL applications on IBM mainframes.
• Proficiency in mainframe technologies including CICS, DB2, JCL, and VSAM.
• Hands-on experience with both batch and online transaction processing systems.
• Strong analytical skills for debugging and optimizing legacy codebases.
• 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!