Remote COBOL Mainframe Developer — Modernization

Insight Global (United States)

Ramsey (NJ)

Remote

USD 100,000 - 140,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a COBOL Mainframe Developer to maintain and modernize core mainframe applications within a legacy environment undergoing modernization. The role involves supporting integration with modern web technologies such as React, Angular, and HTML5, enabling collaboration across legacy and digital platforms in a fully remote setting while supporting on‑prem infrastructure.

The ideal candidate brings deep COBOL expertise, strong debugging skills, experience with JCL and batch

Qualifications

  • Strong COBOL expertise in legacy mainframe environments.
  • Experience with SQL backend/database development and optimization.
  • Familiarity with JCL, batch processing, and mainframe utilities.
  • Experience integrating mainframe systems with modern web UIs (React/Angular).

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance COBOL-based mainframe applications.
  • Support integration between mainframe backends and modern web UI (React/Angular).
  • Write and optimize SQL queries for backend data processing.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production and QA environments.
  • Assist modernization efforts bridging legacy and distributed systems.
  • Perform code reviews, testing, and technical documentation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams supporting on-prem systems remotely.

Skills

COBOL
Mainframe development
SQL
React
Angular
HTML5
JCL
CI/CD
DevOps practices
On-prem infra remote support

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a COBOL Mainframe Developer to maintain and modernize core mainframe applications within a legacy environment undergoing modernization. The role involves supporting integration with modern web technologies such as React, Angular, and HTML5, enabling collaboration across legacy and digital platforms in a fully remote setting while supporting on‑prem infrastructure.

The ideal candidate brings deep COBOL expertise, strong debugging skills, experience with JCL and batch

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