COBOL Developer

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

Job summary

A leading financial service provider in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Developer for a long-term contract. The ideal candidate must have expertise in payments, settlements, and banking systems, with proficiency in COBOL as a non-negotiable requirement. This role provides a high-impact opportunity in a dynamic financial environment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in payments and settlements within the finance industry.
• Ability to engage with clients and stakeholders effectively.
• Skill in writing clear technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with business users to understand requirements.
• Translate requirements into technical specifications.
• Develop applications using COBOL.
• Ensure developments meet quality and security standards.

Skills

Experience in financial services

Understanding of banking systems

Proficiency in COBOL

Job description

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.