COBOL Technical Lead

Overview

On Site
$120,000 - $140,000
Full Time

Skills

COBOL Lead

Job Details

Job Description

Technical Leads - COBOL

Must-Have

  • Proficiency in COBOL programming (COBOL-85, COBOL II, or later versions).
  • Experience working with mainframe environments (IBM z/OS, OS/390, or similar).
  • Strong knowledge of JCL (Job Control Language) and other mainframe utilities.
  • Familiarity with databases commonly used with COBOL systems, such as DB2, IMS, or VSAM.
  • Ability to write, modify, and maintain batch and online COBOL programs.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex business logic.
  • Ability to debug and resolve issues in COBOL programs using mainframe debugging tools (e.g., Xpediter, Abend-AID).
  • Experience with software version control and deployment processes in a mainframe environment.

Good-to-Have

  • Knowledge of other Mainframe High-level languages such as Assembler, PL/1 is a plus.

Key Expectations from the Role

1 Responsible for designing, writing, testing, and maintaining COBOL programs to meet the business needs of organizations

2 Ensures that legacy systems operate efficiently, and may also participate in system modernization efforts, upgrading or integrating older COBOL-based systems with newer technologies.

3 Write well-structured and efficient COBOL code based on business and system requirements

4 Perform system testing, unit testing, and integration testing to ensure that COBOL applications are functioning properly.

5 Create and maintain detailed documentation, including program specifications, flowcharts, and operational procedures

6 Ensure that COBOL programs adhere to industry standards, security protocols, and best practices.

7 Support system migration or modernization projects involving COBOL and other Mainframe applications

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