COBOL Developer

Techstra Solutions
Cleveland, OH, United States
19 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Artificial Intelligence Customer Information Control System (CICS) COBOL (Programming Language) Code Review Software Debugging Job Control Language (JCL) Performance Tuning Software Maintenance Release Management Software Engineering Virtual Storage Access Methods
+4 more
Information Technology Api Design Legacy Systems Control M

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior COBOL Developer to join our technology team at a large retail bank. This role is primarily focused on hands-on development and enhancement of mission-critical mainframe applications supporting core banking operations. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in COBOL, CICS, JCL, VSAM and Z/OS/NDM., along with a strong understanding of high-volume transactional systems.In addition to these core mainframe technologies, candidates should have hands-on experience with mainframe scheduling tools, version control tools, and debugging tools. Experience in batch job monitoring, production support, troubleshooting, incident resolution, and application maintenance in a mainframe environment is required This individual will play a key role in modernizing and maintaining legacy systems while ensuring stability, performance, and regulatory compliance., * Design, develop, test, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, CICS, and JCL, VSAM, and NDM

  • Support high-volume, mission-critical banking systems with a focus on performance and reliability
  • Analyze business and technical requirements to deliver scalable and efficient solutions
  • Perform code reviews, debugging, and performance tuning of existing applications
  • Collaborate with business analysts, architects, and cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
  • Participate in release management, deployment activities, and production support as needed
  • Ensure adherence to enterprise standards, security protocols, and regulatory requirements
  • Document technical designs, processes, and system changes

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in mainframe application development
  • Strong proficiency in:
  • COBOL
  • CICS
  • Scheduling tools such as Control M
  • JCL
  • VSAM
  • NDM
  • Experience working in large-scale enterprise or banking environments
  • Solid understanding of batch and online processing frameworks
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot complex production issues
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to work across technical and business teams, * Banking domain expertise
  • Experience with Java or AI development
  • Familiarity with ZEOS Connect API development
  • Exposure to tool migration efforts
  • Experience working in regulated financial environments
  • Endeavor and DevX

Benefits & conditions

Are you willing to relocate?* What’s your citizenship / employment eligibility?* In 150 characters or fewer, tell us what makes you unique. Try to be creative and say something that will catch our eye! 150 What experience or skills do you have that match the requirements of this position?* Desired Minimum Annual Salary or Hourly rate?* Do you have the legal right to work in the United States?* Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?* Closest Metropolitan Area*, Invitation for Job Applicants to Self-Identify as a U.S. Veteran

  • A “disabled veteran” is one of the following:
  • a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or
  • a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
  • A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran’s discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
  • An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
  • An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

About the company

Techstra Solutions is a certified woman-owned (WBENC) management consulting firm specializing in strategy, technology, and implementation services for large organizations undergoing digital and talent transformation. Our experienced team partners with clients to co-create innovative solutions in applications, data, AI, and automation that accelerate measurable, sustainable change. From advisory consulting through technical execution, we are dedicated to driving world-class business solutions that fit your strategic requirements and deliver results. For more information: [INS: www.techstrasolutions.com :INS]

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Techstra Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. The Company makes its decisions on merit, and its policy of equal opportunity prohibits discrimination in all phases of the employment process, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, promotion, selection, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. The policy of equal opportunity applies without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, military status, veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, alienage or citizenship, domestic partnership status, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other protected categories under federal, state, or local law. The Company also prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon the perception that a person has, or is associated with a person who has, any of these characteristics. Share

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