IBMI/COBOL Developer

IBMI/ COBOL Developer
Location: Concord NH
Contract: 1 year
Work type: Bases on location EST hours

• Candidates local who can be onsite fully will be most strongly preferred, followed by candidates who are local enough to be able to be onsite in either a hybrid schedule or at least occasional basis. If client can't find strong local candidates, they will then consider fully remote candidates.

Position Overview
This role serves as the primary technical authority responsible for
sustaining, supporting, and optimizing a mature IBM i (AS/400) environment and its COBOL-based business applications. The focus is on system stability, production support, troubleshooting,
and ongoing enhancements driven by regulatory and business process changes
rather than new application development.
In addition to day-to-day support, this role will contribute to a long-term platform migration from IBM i to
Hyland OnBase WorkView, providing
technical input on data transitions, integrations, testing, and operational
continuity.

Required
Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience developing and supporting COBOL applications on IBM i (AS/400).
• Strong hands-on experience with CL, DDS, and DB2 for i (SQL).
• Experience with IBM i tools, including Access Client Solutions (ACS) and Navigator for i.
• Strong background in batch processing and job scheduling.
• Experience troubleshooting production systems in a legacy or mature technical environment.
• Exposure to or experience with Hyland OnBase WorkView.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Key Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities - System Support &
Optimization (Approx. 90%)

• Maintain and support COBOL applications running on IBM i (AS/400), ensuring performance, stability, and reliability.
• Diagnose and resolve application, batch, and system issues by efficiently identifying root causes and implementing fixes with minimal direction.
• Manage and enhance batch processing, job scheduling, file transfers, and system integrations.
• Monitor system health, job queues, and performance indicators to proactively address potential issues.
• Support SQL-based data access using DB2 for i, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Provide support for emulator-related issues (PC5250), output management, print queues, and spool files.
• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve production issues.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, troubleshooting guides, and operational runbooks.

Secondary Responsibilities - Migration &
Administration (Approx. 10%)

• Support the transition from IBM i applications to Hyland's OnBase WorkView platform, including data migration planning, integration support, and testing.
• Assist with user profile administration, authority management, and job scheduling.
• Support backup and recovery processes (BRMS).
• Participate in testing, validation, and post-implementation support for upgrades and migration efforts.

Work Requirements &
Expectations

• Ability to work alternative schedules, including evenings or weekends, for planned maintenance, system upgrades, urgent troubleshooting, or migration activities.
• Candidates must be able to work Eastern Time Zone hours.
• Remote candidates must reside within the continental United States and remain within the U.S. while in this role.
• Local candidates with availability for onsite or hybrid work are strongly preferred.

Education & References

• Any degrees, certifications, or training listed on the resume must include date obtained.
• Three professional references are required upon submission:
  • Must be supervisory references
  • At least one reference must be from a role similar in scope
  • References must include full name, phone number, email address, and relationship details

Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a self-directed, detail-oriented technical professional who is comfortable
working in stable legacy environments, enjoys problem-solving,
and takes ownership of system reliability. Experience supporting long-standing
platforms while contributing to gradual modernization efforts will be key to
success in this role.
Experience Level
Expert Leve
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Concord, NH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 7, 2026.
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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.