Cobol Senior Developer

Indsafri India Private Limited; Town of Belgium (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in the banking sector is looking for a COBOL Developer to design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications on IBM Mainframe systems. The role involves enhancing COBOL applications, working with DB2 databases, and ensuring compliance with banking regulations. Ideal candidates have solid experience with IBM technologies and a background in the financial services sector. They should also be familiar with Agile methodologies and possess strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Solid experience with IBM Mainframe technologies (e.g., JCL, CICS, DB2).
• Proficiency in SQL and DB2 database management.
• Experience with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance COBOL-based applications on IBM Mainframe.
• Analyse business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Support production systems, including incident resolution.

Skills

IBM Mainframe technologies

SQL

DB2 database management

Azure DevOps

Agile methodologies

VB.Net

C#

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

To design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications on IBM Mainframe systems using COBOL. The role focuses on delivering robust and efficient solutions within the banking domain, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and supporting critical business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance COBOL-based applications on IBM Mainframe
• Analyse business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Work with DB2 databases to design, query, and optimize data processes
• Perform code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business analysts, QA, and DevOps
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to sprint delivery
• Support production systems, including incident resolution and performance tuning
• Maintain system and technical documentation
• Ensure compliance with banking regulations and internal governance standards

Technical Skills & Requirements:

• Solid experience with IBM Mainframe technologies (e.g., JCL, CICS, DB2)
• Proficiency in SQL and DB2 database management
• Experience with Azure DevOps (CI/CD pipelines, work item tracking)
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies
• Working knowledge of VB.Net and/or C#
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in the banking or financial services sector
• Understanding of Basel III and IFRS9 frameworks (advantageous)
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in banking
• Exposure to modernisation/integration of legacy systems