AS400 COBOL

About Company :

Our client is a global technology consulting and digital solutions company that enables enterprises to reimagine business models and accelerate innovation through digital technologies. Powered by more than 84,000 entrepreneurial professionals across more than 30 countries, it caters to over 700 clients with its extensive domain and technology expertise to help drive superior competitive differentiation, customer experiences, and business outcomes.

Job Title : AS400COBOL

Location : (PAN India) – Bangalore (Global village Tech Park) / Hyderabad (Rai Durg) / Mumbai (Powai / Mahape) / Chennai (DLF IT Park) / Pune (Shivajinagar) / Noida (Candor Techspace, Industrial Area) / Gurgaon (Ambience Island, DLF Phase 3) / Kolkata (Merlin Infinite, Salt Lake Electronics Complex)

Experience : 7 to 8 Years

Employment Type : Contract to Hire

Work Mode : Hybrid

Notice Period : Immediate Joiners Only

Job Description :

• Highly skilled and experienced AS400 COBOL SME to lead technical initiatives, support legacy systems, and contribute to modernisation efforts.
• Should have deep expertise in COBOL programming on the AS400 platform, strong analytical skills, and the ability to translate complex business logic into technical documentation.
• Technical Skills – Must Have
• Proficient in COBOL / 400, ILE COBOL, CL / 400, ILE CL, SQL / 400
• Strong experience with DB2 / 400 and IBM iSeries (AS400)
• Expertise in file handling, arrays, array search, and SORT file concepts
• Hands-on experience with interactive and batch debugging
• Solid understanding of relational data models and data flow across systems
• Familiarity with X-Analysis, Visual Studio IDE, and RD
• Experience working with display files and subfiles (screens)
• Tools : IBM ACS, SEU, PDM
• Key Responsibilities
• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of COBOL programs on the AS400 platform.
• Analyse COBOL batch programs to extract business logic and document it in Business Requirement Documents (BRDs).
• Experience migrating legacy AS400 system to modern tech stack using AI efficiency would be expected
• Write and optimise complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and file handling routines.
• Perform interactive and batch debugging to resolve issues efficiently.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support system enhancements and modernisation efforts.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers.
• Participate in code reviews, system testing, and deployment planning
• Secondary skills :
• Experience in application migration or modernisation projects
• Knowledge of insurance domain processes and terminology
• Soft Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment