Cobol Developer

Sonata Software; Dadri, Pune District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonata Software is seeking a skilled COBOL Developer with strong DB2 experience and working knowledge of AS400 systems. The role focuses on maintaining and enhancing legacy applications, ensuring performance, and supporting critical business systems.

You will develop and modify COBOL code, optimize DB2 queries, and participate in batch processes and job scheduling. The ideal candidate has hands-on COBOL, DB2, and mainframe skills, plus a problem-solving mindset and a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in COBOL programming.
• Proficiency in DB2 including SQL queries and optimization.
• Good understanding of JCL and mainframe environments.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance COBOL applications.
• Work extensively with DB2 databases (queries, stored procedures, performance tuning).
• Analyze, debug, and resolve production issues in legacy systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and understand requirements.
• Perform code reviews, testing, and documentation.
• Support batch processing and job scheduling environments.
• Ensure system reliability, performance, and data integrity.

Skills

COBOL programming

DB2

JCL

Mainframe environments

Problem-solving

Job description

We are looking for a skilled COBOL Developer with strong experience in DB2 and working knowledge of AS400 systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing legacy applications, ensuring performance, and supporting critical business systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance applications using COBOL
• Work extensively with DB2 databases (queries, stored procedures, performance tuning)
• Analyze, debug, and resolve production issues in legacy systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and understand requirements
• Perform code reviews, testing, and documentation
• Support batch processing and job scheduling environments
• Ensure system reliability, performance, and data integrity

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience in COBOL programming
• Proficiency in DB2 (SQL queries, database design, optimization)
• Good understanding of JCL (Job Control Language)
• Experience working with mainframe environments
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

Preferred Skills

• Basic knowledge or exposure to AS400 (IBM i)
• Experience with CICS or batch processing systems
• Familiarity with legacy system modernization initiatives
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Skills Required