COBOL Programmer - Remote Work | REF#300883

BairesDev; United States; A distancia; MXN 1.191.000 - 1.702.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote work

USD comp or local currency

Home office setup

Flexible hours

Paid parental leave

Descripción de la vacante

BairesDev is hiring a COBOL Programmer to maintain and modernize critical IBM mainframe applications. You will work on batch and online processing, ensuring stability and evolution of core systems in banking/government sectors.

Join a fully remote team, collaborating with experts across the globe. You will contribute to modernization efforts, tackle legacy code, and optimize performance while receiving competitive compensation in USD or your local currency, with flexible hours and a home-office

Formación

• 4+ years in software engineering or mainframe development.
• Proven COBOL maintenance on IBM mainframes.
• Strong English proficiency.

Responsabilidades

• 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 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 reliability of mission-critical systems.
• Document system changes and workflows to preserve knowledge and support long-term maintainability.

Conocimientos

COBOL programming

Mainframe development

CICS

DB2

JCL

VSAM

Batch and online processing

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Descripción del empleo

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 COBOL Programmer, you will maintain and modernize critical applications on IBM mainframes. You will serve as a key link between legacy systems and modern business requirements, ensuring the stability and evolution of core processing environments in sectors like banking and government.

What You'll Do

• 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.

What We Are Looking For

• 4+ years of experience in Software Engineering, Mainframe Development, or Systems Programming.
• Proven expertise in maintaining and modernizing COBOL applications on IBM mainframes.
• Proficiency in mainframe technologies including CICS, DB2, JCL, and VSAM.
• Hands-on experience with both batch and online transaction processing systems.
• Strong analytical skills for debugging and optimizing legacy codebases.
• 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!