Mainframe Developer - Remote Work | REF#290495

BairesDev; Bogotá; Remote; COP 295,673,000 - 427,084,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote work

Competitive USD or local currency pay

Home office hardware and software

Flexible hours

Parental leaves and vacations

Global, multicultural team

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Job summary

BairesDev in Bogotá, Colombia, seeks a seasoned Mainframe Developer to maintain and modernize COBOL applications powering critical banking and insurance systems. You will bridge legacy COBOL with modern platforms, ensuring high availability and efficient data processing.

Design, develop, and optimize mainframe workflows with CICS, DB2, JCL, and VSAM; troubleshoot production issues; and drive modernization efforts to integrate legacy systems with cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Software Engineering or Mainframe Development.
• Proven expertise in maintaining and modernizing COBOL applications on IBM mainframes.
• Proficiency with CICS, DB2, JCL, and VSAM.
• Experience with batch and online transaction processing.
• Strong SDLC knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain mission-critical COBOL applications using COBOL, CICS, and DB2.
• Manage and optimize mainframe batch and online processing workflows using JCL and VSAM.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and perform root cause analysis for system failures.
• Support modernization initiatives to integrate legacy systems with contemporary cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure system stability and security by adhering to enterprise coding standards and best practices.

Skills

Mainframe development

COBOL

CICS

DB2

JCL

VSAM

SDLC

English proficiency

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 Mainframe Developer, you will maintain and modernize critical COBOL applications that power essential systems in sectors like banking and insurance. You will serve as a key link between legacy infrastructure and modern business needs, ensuring high availability and efficiency for large-scale data processing.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain mission-critical applications using COBOL, CICS, and DB2.
• Manage and optimize mainframe batch and online processing workflows using JCL and VSAM.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and perform root cause analysis for system failures.
• Support modernization initiatives to integrate legacy systems with contemporary cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure system stability and security by adhering to enterprise coding standards and best practices.

What We Are Looking For

• 4+ years of experience in Software Engineering or Mainframe Development.
• Proven expertise in maintaining and modernizing COBOL applications on IBM mainframes.
• Proficiency in core mainframe technologies including CICS, DB2, JCL, and VSAM.
• Hands-on experience with both mainframe batch and online transaction processing.
• Strong understanding of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and technical troubleshooting.
• 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!