Mainframe COBOL Engineer - Migrate to Linux & Modernize

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Lisboa

On-site

EUR 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Lisboa is seeking a Mid-Senior level professional to provide support and maintenance for Mainframe/MVS operating systems. The role involves optimizing applications utilizing COBOL, CICS, and DB2, and participating in mainframe migration projects to Linux. Ideal candidates will have solid knowledge of JCL and Oracle, and strong English language skills. This is a full-time position in the IT services industry with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

Solid knowledge of Mainframe/MVS operating systems.
Proficiency in COBOL, CICS, and DB2.
Experience or understanding of Rehosting and mainframe migration solutions (preferably on Linux).
Good command of JCL and Oracle.
Strong English language skills (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

Provide support and maintenance for Mainframe/MVS operating systems.
Develop, maintain, and optimize applications using COBOL, CICS, and DB2.
Participate in Rehosting projects, particularly focused on mainframe migration to Linux platforms.
Write and manage JCL scripts for batch processing and job automation.
Work with Oracle databases for data integration and application support.
Communicate effectively in English for documentation, collaboration, and project reporting.