Job Title : Senior COBOL Developer
Location : Jersey City, NJ (Hybrid Preferred) | Open to Dallas, TX
Position Type : 6+ month contract Only
Interviews : Two Rounds
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior COBOL Developer with deep expertise in IBM mainframe systems to join our enterprise technology team. This role is critical to maintaining and modernizing legacy systems that support core business operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in COBOL , JCL , DB2 , MQ , and CICS , and will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and supporting mainframe applications within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain COBOL-based applications on IBM mainframe platforms.
- Analyze business requirements and translate them into efficient technical solutions.
- Refactor and optimize legacy code for improved performance and maintainability.
- Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and business analysis teams throughout the SDLC.
- Perform unit, integration, and user acceptance testing; support production deployments.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues promptly and effectively.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation and system specifications.
- Participate in peer code reviews and mentor junior developers as needed.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.7+ years of experience in COBOL development on IBM mainframe systems.Strong knowledge of JCL, DB2, MQ, VSAM, CICS, and TSO / ISPF .Experience with both batch and online processing.Proficiency with mainframe debugging tools (e.g., Abend-AID, Xpediter).Solid understanding of SDLC processes and Agile development practices.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Strong documentation and organizational abilities.Preferred Qualifications
Experience in financial services or insurance industries.Exposure to mainframe modernization tools and strategies (e.g., Micro Focus, API integration).Familiarity with scheduling tools such as Control-M or CA-7.Experience with enterprise change management and ticketing systems .#J-18808-Ljbffr