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# COBOL Mainframe Programmer/Developer

- **Company:** Intersources Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Business Logic, Software Applications, Batch Processing, COBOL (Programming Language), Databases, Custom Software, IBM DB2, Software Debugging, Software Design Documents, Job Control Language (JCL), PostgreSQL, Mainframes, Microsoft Office, Software Engineering, Integration Tests, Software Version Control, Control M
- **Published:** September 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www2.jobdiva.com/portal/?a=62jdnw10t7d77ytz0lbaey9qxonk3b05a9tqw96rb7z6hlfo7xj79l9g6mp6aj2o&compid=0/jobs/29724080#/jobs/29724080

## About the Role

Minimum of 5 years' experience in COBOL development on Mainframe, JCL development and maintenance
Proven experience with COBOL, DB2 , JCL, Control-M
Solid understanding of the full software development life cycle, including design, development, integration testing, and deployment.
Ability to troubleshoot, test, and debug computer software to produce required outcomes.
Strong analytical skills to support non-database functions, correct data errors, and develop data analysis/summary reports.
Experience in preparing comprehensive documentation for both program-level and user-level.
Excellent communication skills to obtain user sign-off on all changes prior to moving to production.
Capability to follow organization guidelines and procedures for checking out source code, migrating changes, etc.
Commitment to enhancing software for improved efficiency and reduced operating time.

Java programing knowledge

AWS hands on experience

Postgres DB experience

## Description

Looking for a skilled and experienced COBOL Mainframe Programmer/Developer. This role involves translating business requirements into robust programming solutions, maintaining and enhancing custom software, and providing production support. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the COBOL programming language, and JCL on IBM/DELL mainframe operating systems. This is a consulting position offering a challenging opportunity to contribute to critical projects and enhance your technical skills in a dynamic environment., Translate analysis and design documents, as well as specifications, into well-structured programs.
Maintain and enhance custom developed software by modifying and testing user data entry screens, batch processing, reports, queries, and menus.
Conduct thorough reviews of existing code, data, and business processes to support non-database functions.
Execute test program changes, update test files, run tests, review results, and ensure the correctness of program changes based on provided requirements.
Identify and correct data errors through application logic and develop data analysis/summary reports utilizing IBM and Microsoft tools.
Assist with the conversion from COBOL application to web-based application.
Prepare both program-level and user-level documentation to support the software development lifecycle.
Enhance software to reduce operating time or improve efficiency, following organization guidelines and procedures for code management and deployment.


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