COBOL Developer

Jobtailor; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor in Germany seeks an experienced COBOL/Mainframe Specialist to maintain and enhance critical business applications. You will write COBOL, COBOL LE, and IBM MVS JCL, using MIAP and Reflection ZFE for terminal emulation, and troubleshoot production issues with mentorship.

The role requires 8+ years in COBOL, JCL/VSAM/DB2/CICS, plus a current Security+ certification and a secret clearance. You will contribute to documentation, testing, and release support in a collaborative environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 8+ years of COBOL programming experience.
• 4+ years with JCL, VSAM, DB2, and CICS.
• Experience with mainframe debugging tools and utilities.
• Current CompTIA Security+ Certification
• Secret security clearance
• Knowledge of STIG compliance requirements
• Familiarity with mainframe terminal emulation tools
• Understanding of z/OS and MVS
• Ability to analyze and resolve technical issues with guidance

Aufgaben

• Maintain, enhance, and support business applications.
• Write COBOL, COBOL Language Extender (COBOL LE), and IBM MVS JCL code.
• Use DISA MIAP and Reflection ZFE for 3270 terminal emulation.
• Troubleshoot and fix production issues under guidance of senior team members.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and interface documents.
• Perform code testing and participate in code reviews.
• Support FTP and SFTP transmission operations.
• Implement Help Desk resolutions for Level II/III tickets.
• Apply STIGs to ensure compliance across apps.
• Monitor database load and interface applications.
• Provide technical support for data maintenance and related modules.
• Work with Change Requests and Deficiency Reports in ISMT.
• Support system releases; participate in documentation prep.
• Participate in team meetings and scrum ceremonies.
• Create test cases and assist with test reports and summaries.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Kenntnisse

COBOL Programming

IBM MVS JCL

Mainframe Debugging

DISA Mainframe Environments

Security+ Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems

Tools

DISA Multi-host Internet Access Portal

Reflection ZFE

FTP

SFTP

Jobbeschreibung

• Maintain, enhance, and support business applications written in COBOL
• Write and modify COBOL, COBOL Language Extender (COBOL LE), and IBM MVS JCL code
• Use DISA Multi-host Internet Access Portal (MIAP) and Reflection ZFE for 3270 terminal emulation
• Troubleshoot and fix production issues under guidance of senior team members
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including application operating and installation instructions, interface diagrams, product design documentation, and Interface Control Documents for CDRS
• Perform code testing and participate in code reviews
• Support FTP and SFTP transmission operations
• Implement Help Desk resolutions for Level II and III tickets
• Apply STIGs to applications as directed to ensure compliance
• Monitor database load and interface applications
• Provide technical support for maintenance of data and related software modules
• Work with Change Requests and Deficiency Reports in ISMT
• Support system releases, including documentation preparation
• Participate in team meetings and scrum ceremonies
• Create test cases and assist with test reports and summaries
• Perform other duties as assigned by the leadership team

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• 8+ years of experience in COBOL programming
• 4+ years of experience with JCL, VSAM, DB2, and CICS
• Experience with mainframe debugging tools and utilities
• Experience with DISA mainframe environments, preferred
• Current CompTIA Security+ Certification
• Secret security clearance
• Working knowledge of COBOL, IBM MVS JCL, and related mainframe technologies
• Familiarity with mainframe terminal emulation tools
• Understanding of mainframe architecture and operating systems (z/OS, MVS)
• Experience with batch processing and online transaction processing
• Ability to analyze and resolve technical issues with guidance
• Knowledge of STIG compliance requirements
• Experience with FTP and SFTP protocols
• Familiarity with Help Desk ticketing systems
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation
• Basic experience with database monitoring and data extraction
• Knowledge of software development methodologies
• Good debugging and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Time management skills with ability to meet deadlines

Core Competencies

Proficient in COBOL programming and IBM MVS JCL, with extensive experience in mainframe technologies and compliance with STIG requirements. Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills while supporting business applications and technical documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• COBOL Programming
• IBM MVS JCL
• CompTIA Security+ Certification
• Mainframe Debugging Tools

Hard Skills

• COBOL
• COBOL Language Extender
• IBM MVS JCL
• VSAM
• DB2
• CICS
• Batch Processing
• Online Transaction Processing
• Technical Documentation
• Database Monitoring

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving
• Communication
• Time Management
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• CompTIA Security+ Certification

Industry Keywords

• Mainframe Architecture
• Mainframe Operating Systems
• STIG Compliance Requirements
• Technical Support
• Change Requests

Tools & Technologies

• DISA Multi-host Internet Access Portal
• Reflection ZFE
• FTP
• SFTP
• Help Desk Ticketing Systems