Cobol Programmer

Compunnel, Inc.; Riverdale (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company in Riverdale, Utah seeks a skilled Cobol Programmer to design, develop, and maintain core banking software systems. The candidate should have expertise in COBOL, mainframe technologies, and be capable of training junior team members. You will play a crucial role in ensuring system compliance and contributing to IT strategic initiatives, all while working both independently and collaboratively.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in Cobol programming or related position.
• Progressive software development experience required with a Bachelor's degree.
• Ability to work independently and mentor junior members.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain banking software applications using COBOL.
• Review system capabilities and evaluate department needs.
• Actively contribute to strategic IT initiatives.

Skills

Expertise in COBOL

Mainframe technologies

Java

SQL Developer

IBM Assembler Language

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s in Computer Science or Equivalent

Bachelor’s in Computer Science or Equivalent

Tools

IDz

SlickEdit

TSO/ISPF

Spufi

TOAD

DEBUG

Job description

Overview

The Cobol Programmer will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining core banking software systems. This position requires strong expertise in COBOL and related mainframe technologies, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams. The programmer will be responsible for analyzing system capabilities, coding program logic, managing databases, and ensuring compliance with IT standards. The role also involves mentoring junior team members and contributing to strategic IT initiatives, including documentation and coordination with outsourced development teams.

Responsibilities

• Architect, analyze, develop, enhance, and maintain banking company’s core software applications and information systems using COBOL, IBM Assembler Language, Java, JCL, and REXX
• Review system capabilities and department needs
• Design, document, and code program logic using IDz, SlickEdit, TSO/ISPF, and IBM ADFz Mainframe toolset
• Maintain database and data communication system using Spufi, TOAD, and SQL Developer
• Prepare program test data, analyze test results, and specify data control procedures using DEBUG, Fault Analyzer, APA, ADDI, and MS Office toolset
• Provide input on strategic IT direction and create specifications for outsourced development and project management using ServiceNow
• Ensure compliance, integration, backup, and recovery procedures are included
• Train junior team members

Qualifications

• Master’s in CS/Equiv plus at least 3 years of experience in job offered
• OR Bachelor’s Degree in CS/Equiv, plus at least 5 years of progressive software development experience