Senior Mainframe COBOL Developer (French Speaker) – Hybrid

Inetum; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work 50/50

Job summary

Inetum is seeking a Senior Mainframe COBOL Developer (French Speaker) to join an international project focused on maintaining and evolving critical mainframe applications. The role requires autonomous work style and strong communication with both technical and business stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include API integration, working with DB2/MySQL, and collaborating in Agile teams. Fluency in French and English at B2 level is mandatory, with a hybrid work setup (50% onsite, 50% remote).

Qualifications

• Proven experience in COBOL development on Mainframe environments.
• Strong knowledge of DB2, TSO, z/OS and Mainframe architecture.
• Experience with API integration and system interoperability.
• Good knowledge of MySQL, Eclipse, and JIRA.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in complex environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• French and English proficiency at B2 level or higher (mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance COBOL applications in a Mainframe environment.
• Analyze functional and technical requirements and propose appropriate solutions.
• Design, implement, and integrate APIs between systems.
• Work with DB2 and MySQL databases, ensuring performance, stability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams following Agile methodologies.
• Ensure code quality, troubleshoot issues, and provide ongoing application support.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

COBOL mainframe

DB2

TSO

z/OS

API integration

MySQL

Eclipse

JIRA

Agile Scrum

Independent

Analytical

Communication

Collaboration

French (B2)

English (B2)

Job description

Inetum is seeking a Senior Mainframe COBOL Developer (French Speaker) to join an international project focused on maintaining and evolving critical mainframe applications. The role requires autonomous work style and strong communication with both technical and business stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include API integration, working with DB2/MySQL, and collaborating in Agile teams. Fluency in French and English at B2 level is mandatory, with a hybrid work setup (50% onsite, 50% remote).