<p><p><b>About the Role :</b><br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><b>Key Responsibilities :</b><br/><br/>- Design, develop, test, and maintain applications using COBOL (Mainframe / Micro Focus COBOL).<br/><br/></p><p>- Enhance, debug, and optimize existing legacy applications.<br/><br/></p><p>- Work with JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, and other mainframe tools/environments.<br/><br/></p><p>- Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.<br/><br/></p><p>- Perform system analysis, design documentation, and code reviews.<br/><br/></p><p>- Support production systems, troubleshoot issues, and provide timely resolutions.<br/><br/></p><p>- Ensure code quality, performance, and compliance with established standards.<br/><br/></p><p>- Participate in migration, modernization, and integration projects (if applicable).
</p><p><br/></p><p>- Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.<br/><br/><b>Required Skills & Qualifications :</b><br/><br/>- 8+ years of hands-on experience in COBOL development.<br/><br/>- Strong working knowledge of Mainframe environments (JCL, CICS, DB2, IMS, VSAM, TSO/ISPF).<br/><br/></p><p>- Proficient in debugging, performance tuning, and production support.<br/><br/></p><p>- Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.<br/><br/></p><p>- Experience with version control tools (e.g., Endevor, Changeman, or equivalent).<br/><br/></p><p>- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.<br/><br/></p><p>- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.</p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)