Remote COBOL Pro: Modernize Mainframes & Legacy Systems
BairesDev
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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.
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Job description
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.
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