COBOL Developer

ARCS; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Johannesburg is urgently seeking an experienced Developer for a long-term contract role. The ideal candidate must have a solid background in the finance industry, expertise in payments and settlements, and proficiency in COBOL. This position involves engaging with clients to gather requirements and developing solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working within financial services, particularly in payments and settlements.
• Strong understanding of banking systems and processes.
• Proficient in COBOL – this is a non-negotiable requirement.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with business users and customers to understand system and process requirements.
• Translate requirements into technical specifications.
• Develop and maintain applications using COBOL.

Skills

Experience in financial services

Understanding of banking systems

Proficient in COBOL

Job description

Overview

Our esteemed client in Johannesburg is urgently seeking an experienced Developer for a long-term contract role. The ideal candidate must have a solid background in the finance industry, with specific expertise in payments, settlements, banking systems and COBOL.

Key Requirements :

• Proven experience working within financial services, particularly in payments and settlements.
• Strong understanding of banking systems and processes.
• Proficient in COBOL – this is a non-negotiable requirement.
• Able to engage directly with clients and stakeholders to gather and interpret business requirements.
• Capable of writing clear, detailed functional and technical specifications.
• Able to develop solutions aligned to client and business needs.

Key Responsibilities :

• Liaise with business users and customers to understand system and process requirements.
• Translate requirements into technical specifications.
• Develop and maintain applications using COBOL.
• Ensure all developments meet quality, performance, and security standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven developer to work on a high-impact, long-term project within a dynamic financial environment.