COBOL Developer - Remote Work | REF#290480

BairesDev; United States; Remote; CLP 68,695,000 - 117,763,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote work

Cash compensation in USD or local

Flexible hours

Home office setup provided

Job summary

Join BairesDev as a COBOL Developer working 100% remotely. You will maintain and modernize mission-critical IBM mainframe applications, focusing on COBOL, CICS, and DB2, with strong JCL/VSAM skills.

You’ll analyze legacy code, pursue modernization, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate mainframe systems with cloud-native architectures. We value 4+ years in mainframe software engineering and advanced English.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Software Engineering with a focus on mainframe environments.
• Proven expertise in 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.

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

DB2

JCL

VSAM

Mainframe

English

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 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 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!

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