Cobol Programmer Cape Town

Talent Sauce; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Cape Town is seeking a highly skilled COBOL Programmer to develop and enhance COBOL-based systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in COBOL programming and relational databases, with experience in the financial sector. This role involves collaboration with IT teams, problem-solving, and maintaining compliance standards within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a COBOL Programmer in the financial services industry.
• Strong proficiency in COBOL programming language with hands-on development experience.
• Solid understanding of relational databases for data manipulation.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, debug, and maintain COBOL programs for financial applications.
• Collaborate to gather requirements and translate into technical specifications.
• Analyze COBOL codebase and implement performance optimizations.

Skills

COBOL programming

SQL

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

IBM z/OS

COBOL development tools

Job description

Introduction

We are seeking a highly skilled COBOL Programmer to join our dynamic team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing, maintaining, and enhancing our mission‑critical COBOL‑based systems in the financial services domain.

As a COBOL Programmer, you will collaborate closely with other members of the IT team to ensure the seamless operation of our systems while adhering to industry best practices and compliance standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, debug, and maintain COBOL programs to support various financial services applications.
• Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Analyze existing COBOL codebase, identify areas for improvement, and implement enhancements to optimize system performance and efficiency.
• Perform unit testing and integration testing to ensure the reliability and accuracy of developed solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers to maintain code quality and consistency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues reported by end-users or identified through system monitoring.
• Document technical specifications, system configurations, and changes for future reference and knowledge sharing.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to COBOL programming and financial services.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Proven experience as a COBOL Programmer in the financial services industry.
• Strong proficiency in COBOL programming language, including hands‑on experience with COBOL development tools and utilities.
• Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL for data manipulation and retrieval.
• Experience with mainframe systems, such as IBM z/OS, and familiarity with related technologies (e.g., JCL, CICS) is highly desirable.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.