Mainframe COBOL Programmer (Remote Spain)

Cactus; Vigo; Híbrido; EUR 35.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Una empresa de desarrollo de software busca un Programador COBOL principal para diseñar, desarrollar y mantener aplicaciones en sistemas IBM z / OS. Se espera que colabores con equipos técnicos y analistes de negocio. Proporcionamos un entorno flexible, con oportunidades de desarrollo profesional y trabajo con clientes internacionales. La posición es a tiempo completo con un salario competitivo, incluyendo opciones de teletrabajo.

Servicios

Salario competitivo

Horario flexible

Oportunidades de aprendizaje

Eventos de equipo

Formación

• Fuerte dominio de COBOL (COBOL / 370, Enterprise COBOL).
• Experiencia con JCL (Job Control Language).
• Familiaridad con CICS para procesamiento de transacciones en línea.
• Experiencia trabajando con archivos y conjuntos de datos VSAM.
• Conocimiento de bases de datos DB2 o IMS, incluyendo SQL para DB2.
• Conocimiento del entorno de desarrollo TSO / ISPF.
• Habilidades analíticas y de resolución de problemas.
• Capaz de trabajar en entornos SDLC estructurados.

Responsabilidades

• Desarrollar, probar y mantener aplicaciones en plataformas principales IBM z / OS.
• Escribir, optimizar y depurar programas en COBOL, PL / I o Assembler.
• Crear y mantener scripts JCL para procesamiento por lotes.
• Realizar análisis de sistemas y solucionar problemas.

Conocimientos

COBOL

JCL

CICS

VSAM

SQL

TSO / ISPF

Herramientas de depuración y prueba de mainframe

Programación estructurada en SDLC

Inglés

Herramientas

Abend-Aid

Expeditor

File-Aid

CA-7

Control-M

Descripción del empleo

Cactus is a software development company, providing full-cycle services for the European market. More than 170 companies increased business productivity using solutions developed by Cactus programmers. The company has been regularly included in the listings of the best software development companies in Belgium and Europe.

La descripción completa del puesto cubre todas las habilidades asociadas, la experiencia previa y cualquier cualificación que se espera que tengan los solicitantes.

We are looking for a

Mainframe COBOL Programmer

to design, develop, maintain, and support applications running on IBM z / OS systems. You’ll work closely with technical teams, business analysts, and operations to ensure stable, secure, and efficient mainframe environments.

What You Will Do

• Develop, test, and maintain batch and online applications on IBM z / OS or similar mainframe platforms.
• Write, optimize, and debug COBOL, PL / I, or Assembler programs.
• Create and maintain JCL scripts for batch processing.
• Perform system analysis, troubleshoot issues, and provide production support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Analyze performance issues and recommend improvements.
• Maintain documentation for code, processes, and system configurations.
• Support data migration, integration, and modernization initiatives.

What We Expect

• Strong proficiency with COBOL (COBOL / 370, Enterprise COBOL).
• Solid experience with JCL (Job Control Language).
• Familiarity with CICS for online transaction processing.
• Experience working with VSAM files and datasets.
• Understanding of DB2 or IMS databases, including SQL for DB2.
• Knowledge of TSO / ISPF development environment.
• Proficiency with mainframe debugging and testing tools (e.g., Abend-Aid, Expeditor, File-Aid).
• Understanding of mainframe batch scheduling tools (e.g., CA-7, Control‑M).
• Knowledge of system utilities (IDCAMS, SORT, SMP / E, etc.).
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in structured SDLC and change management environments.
• High English level. English is the working language (spoken and written).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mainframe modernization or migration projects.
• Familiarity with REXX scripting.
• Exposure to MQ Series, SOAP / REST integration, or APIs connecting mainframe services.
• Experience in Agile or hybrid project environments.
• Understanding of security and compliance practices in large enterprise environments.

What We Offer

• Working with international clients.
• An environment to develop your professional capabilities and take ownership.
• Collaboration with a team of open, dynamic, and international experts.
• Full‑time position with a competitive salary and benefits, including learning opportunities.
• Flexible working hours.
• Get together at team events.
• Hay opciones de teletrabajo / trabajo desde casa disponibles para este puesto.