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# COBOL Developer

- **Company:** Robert Half
- **Location:** Des Moines, IA, United States
- **Salary:** $95,000.0 - $115,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** IBM System I, Batch Processing, Unix, COBOL (Programming Language), Linux, Job Control Language (JCL), Job Scheduling
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3468465133&tx=FL434FFF&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* COBOL development experience
 * Experience with JCL, batch processing, or similar job scheduling tools
 * Unix, Linux, HP3000/HP9000, or AS/400 (IBM i) experience preferred
 * Strong problem-solving and production support skills
 * Ability to work effectively within a small team environment

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to step away from the constraints of a large corporate environment and join a team where ideas are heard, contributions matter, and great work gets implemented.

## Description

Join a highly successful, financially strong organization where your work makes a visible impact. Unlike large enterprise environments filled with layers of bureaucracy, lengthy meetings, and rigid processes, this opportunity offers the ability to make meaningful contributions from day one. You'll have a voice at the table, direct access to decision-makers, and the ability to help shape solutions from concept through implementation., * Develop, maintain, and enhance COBOL applications

 * Support batch processing and scheduled jobs
 * Troubleshoot production issues and implement fixes
 * Partner with technical and business teams on ongoing initiatives
 * Contribute to modernization and migration efforts