COBOL Programmer

SeaHill Consulting Group; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm based in the United States is seeking a COBOL Developer to design, develop, and maintain COBOL applications that support large-scale transaction systems. The role involves analyzing legacy programs for improvements, troubleshooting production issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in mainframe environments and strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently in a remote setting. Opportunities for travel may be available for in-person collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and maintaining COBOL applications.
• Experience working in mainframe or enterprise environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support mission-critical enterprise payment platforms.
• Analyze and modify legacy programs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues.

Skills

COBOL application development

Problem-solving skills

Experience in enterprise environments

Remote work capability

Tools

JCL

CICS

DB2

Job description

• Design, develop, and maintain COBOL applications supporting large-scale, transaction-intensive systems
• Analyze and modify legacy programs to improve performance, reliability, and scalability
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in high-availability environments
• Assist with system upgrades, enhancements, and modernization initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, QA, and operations
• Participate in code reviews and documentation efforts

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Support mission-critical enterprise payment and financial transaction platforms
• Work with existing core applications while contributing to modernization initiatives
• Address production defects and operational issues as they arise
• Coordinate with distributed team members in a remote environment
• Participate in planning sessions and critical project phases
• Travel occasionally for in-person collaboration and project needs

Preferred Experience and Attributes

• Experience developing and maintaining COBOL applications
• Experience working in mainframe or enterprise environments
• Working knowledge of JCL, CICS, and DB2
• Experience supporting high-volume, transaction-based systems
• Exposure to financial services, payments, or banking systems
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting