COBOL Programmer - Remote Work | REF#300885

BairesDev; Veracruz; Remote; MXN 1,676,000 - 2,235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

USD or local currency payment

Home-office setup provided

Flexible hours

Parental leave & holidays

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Job summary

BairesDev seeks a seasoned COBOL Programmer to maintain and modernize critical IBM mainframe applications. You will work remotely on high-impact projects with global clients, ensuring stability and evolution of core processing environments in sectors like banking and government.

The role requires strong COBOL and mainframe skills, experience with CICS, DB2, JCL, and VSAM, and the ability to collaborate across teams to implement modern solutions while staying focused on reliability and

Qualifications

• 4+ years in software/legacy mainframe development.
• Expertise in COBOL on IBM mainframes.
• Proficiency with CICS, DB2, JCL and VSAM.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills; English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain COBOL applications for batch and online processing.
• Manage and optimize mainframe components including CICS, DB2, JCL, and VSAM.
• Analyze legacy codebases to identify modernization opportunities.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and updates.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot defects for reliability.
• Document changes and workflows for long-term maintainability.

Skills

Mainframe dev

COBOL programming

Legacy modernization

English proficiency

Tools

CICS

DB2

JCL

VSAM

Job description

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! #BD-PRIO-2026