COBOL Developer - Remote Work

BairesDev; United States; Remote; MXN 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Pay in USD

Home equipment

Flexible hours

Parental leave

Global team

Mentorship program

Job summary

BairesDev in Mexico is seeking a skilled COBOL Developer to maintain and modernize mission-critical mainframe applications on IBM systems. You will help safeguard core business logic within large-scale enterprises.

You will design, code, test, and debug COBOL for batch and online CICS processing, optimize DB2/VSAM access, and collaborate with teams to modernize legacy apps toward cloud-native architectures.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Software Engineering with a focus on mainframe environments.
• Proven expertise in developing and maintaining applications using COBOL, CICS, and DB2.
• Strong proficiency in JCL, VSAM, and mainframe batch/online processing.
• Advanced English.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, and debug COBOL programs for both batch and online CICS processing.
• Maintain and optimize data access using DB2, VSAM, and JCL to ensure high performance and data integrity.
• Analyze existing legacy code and documentation to identify modernization opportunities and refactoring needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate mainframe applications with contemporary cloud-native architectures.
• Provide expert production support, including root-cause analysis and remediation for mission-critical systems.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies to deliver high-quality software updates and contribute to engineering standards.

Skills

COBOL

CICS

Mainframe

English proficiency

Tools

DB2

VSAM

JCL

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.

COBOL Developer at BairesDev

As a COBOL Developer, you will maintain and modernize mission-critical applications on IBM mainframe systems. You will serve as a key technical resource for ensuring the stability and evolution of core business logic within large-scale enterprise environments.

What You'll Do:

• Design, code, test, and debug COBOL programs for both batch and online CICS processing.
• Maintain and optimize data access using DB2, VSAM, and JCL to ensure high performance and data integrity.
• Analyze existing legacy code and documentation to identify modernization opportunities and refactoring needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate mainframe applications with contemporary cloud-native architectures.
• Provide expert production support, including root-cause analysis and remediation for mission-critical systems.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies to deliver high-quality software updates and contribute to engineering standards.

What we are looking for:

• 4+ years of experience in Software Engineering with a focus on mainframe environments.
• Proven expertise in developing and maintaining applications using COBOL, CICS, and DB2.
• Strong proficiency in JCL, VSAM, and mainframe batch/online processing.
• Hands-on experience with IBM mainframe systems within banking, insurance, or government sectors.
• Experience in modernizing legacy COBOL applications to contemporary standards.
• 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 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.