Mainframe Developer – COBOL / DB2 (Contract)

PBT Group; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

PBT Group is seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer to join our Cape Town team on a hybrid contract basis. The role emphasizes COBOL and DB2 expertise within a mainframe environment, spanning the full development lifecycle.

You will work across development lifecycles, performing maintenance, enhancements, and production support while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver robust technical solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mainframe Developer.
• Strong hands‑on COBOL development experience.
• Strong DB2 experience.
• Solid understanding of mainframe development environments and SDLC processes.
• Experience with application maintenance, enhancements and production support.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a development team.
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and enhance applications within a mainframe environment.
• Design, code, test and implement solutions using COBOL and DB2.
• Analyse business and technical requirements and translate these into effective technical solutions.
• Perform application enhancements, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Develop and optimise DB2 queries and database solutions.
• Investigate and resolve production issues and system defects.
• Participate in code reviews, testing and quality assurance activities.
• Collaborate with technical teams, business stakeholders and other delivery teams.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation.
• Support continuous improvement and ensure solutions align with development and architectural standards.

Skills

COBOL

DB2

Mainframe

SDLC

Job description

PBT Group is looking for experienced Mainframe Developers to join our team in Cape Town on a hybrid contract basis.

We are looking for developers with strong COBOL and DB2 experience who have solid hands‑on experience within mainframe environments and are comfortable working across the development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and enhance applications within a mainframe environment.
• Design, code, test and implement solutions using COBOL and DB2.
• Analyse business and technical requirements and translate these into effective technical solutions.
• Perform application enhancements, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Develop and optimise DB2 queries and database solutions.
• Investigate and resolve production issues and system defects.
• Participate in code reviews, testing and quality assurance activities.
• Collaborate with technical teams, business stakeholders and other delivery teams.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation.
• Support continuous improvement and ensure solutions align with development and architectural standards.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Mainframe Developer.
• Strong hands‑on COBOL development experience.
• Strong DB2 experience.
• Solid understanding of mainframe development environments and SDLC processes.
• Experience with application maintenance, enhancements and production support.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a development team.
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Advantageous

• Experience with additional mainframe technologies and tools.
• Experience within financial services or other large enterprise environments.
• Exposure to Agile delivery methodologies.
• Relevant IT qualification.

Contract Details

Location: Cape Town
Work Model: Hybrid
Engagement: Contract
Preference: Employment Equity candidates will be given preference

If you are an experienced Mainframe Developer with strong COBOL and DB2 skills and are looking for a new opportunity in Cape Town, we would be interested in hearing from you.