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Cobol Developer/System Programmer/Mainframe developer || Remote

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Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Apetan Consulting, is seeking an experienced

COBOL Developer

to design, develop, maintain, and support legacy applications primarily on

mainframe systems . The ideal candidate will work closely with business analysts and stakeholders to enhance existing systems and ensure smooth daily operations.

Job Description We are looking for an experienced

COBOL Developer

to design, develop, maintain, and support legacy applications primarily on

mainframe systems . The ideal candidate will work closely with business analysts and stakeholders to enhance existing systems and ensure smooth daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and enhance applications using COBOL

Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions

Debug, test, and resolve production issues

Work with JCL to manage batch jobs and schedules

Perform unit testing and support system integration testing

Maintain technical documentation and coding standards

Collaborate with cross-function teams for system improvements

Required Skills

Strong experience in COBOL (Batch & Online)

Hands‑on experience with JCL

Knowledge of DB2 and SQL

Experience with CICS (for online transactions)

Familiarity with VSAM files

Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills

Preferred Skills

Experience in Mainframe utilities (SORT, IDCAMS, etc.)

Exposure to Endevor / Changeman or similar version control tools

Knowledge of Banking / Insurance / Financial domains

Experience with Agile or Waterfall methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Nice to Have

Experience with production support

Knowledge of shell scripting or UNIX

Exposure to modernization or migration projects

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Information Technology

Industries Software Development

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