About the Role :
We are seeking an experienced Senior COBOL Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining COBOL-based applications, with a deep understanding of legacy systems and mainframe environments. You will work closely with business analysts, architects, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and efficient solutions.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design, develop, test, and maintain applications using COBOL (Mainframe / Micro Focus COBOL).
- Enhance, debug, and optimize existing legacy applications.
- Work with JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, and other mainframe tools / environments.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Perform system analysis, design documentation, and code reviews.
- Support production systems, troubleshoot issues, and provide timely resolutions.
- Ensure code quality, performance, and compliance with established standards.
- Participate in migration, modernization, and integration projects (if applicable).
- Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
8+ years of hands-on experience in COBOL development.Strong working knowledge of Mainframe environments (JCL, CICS, DB2, IMS, VSAM, TSO / ISPF).Proficient in debugging, performance tuning, and production support.Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.Experience with version control tools (e.g., Endevor, Changeman, or equivalent).Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.(ref : hirist.tech)