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# Cobol Developer

- **Company:** TEKSYSTEMS INC.
- **Location:** Lansing, MI, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $45,760.0 - $58,240.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** COBOL (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Code Review, IBM DB2, Software Debugging, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM Mainframe, Mainframes, Systems Architecture
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/mi/lansing/4f4e6193-256a-4c1f-b467-db66334e7381

## About the Role

Cobol, Mainframe, Db2, Jcl, Development, Quality assurance, Mainframe cobol, Ibm mainframe

Top Skills Details

Cobol,Mainframe,Db2,Jcl,Development,Quality assurance,Mainframe cobol,Ibm mainframe

Additional Skills & Qualifications

 - STEM

 - Bachelors degree and high GPA

 - Great communication skills
Job Type & Location, Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

## Description

IBM DB2
Operations
Management
Code Review
Communication
Quality Assurance
Quality Management
Business Valuation
Development Testing
Systems Architecture
Business Requirements
Full Stack Development
Software Documentation
Business Transformation
Job Control Language (JCL)
COBOL (Programming Language)
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
$45,760 - $58,240 / yr
Posted yesterday, Define, develop, test, analyze, and maintain software programs and applications

 - Actively participate in code/design reviews as well as brainstorming sessions

 - Develop program and system documentation

 - Analyze and fix software errors in a timely and accurate fashion

 - Consult with users, architects, project leaders, and management to resolve problems and suggest alternatives

Role Overview: As a Junior COBOL Developer, you will assist in the development, testing, and maintenance of COBOL applications, ensuring they meet business requirements and quality standards. You will collaborate with developers to understand system architecture and design, providing input on improvements and optimizations. Additionally, you will participate in code reviews and contribute to team discussions about best practices and coding standards.

Responsibilities:

Assist in the development, testing, and maintenance of COBOL applications.

Collaborate with developers to understand system architecture and design.

Participate in code reviews and team discussions about best practices.

Debug and troubleshoot issues in existing COBOL applications.

Document resolutions and improvements.

Support the integration of COBOL systems with modern technologies and frameworks.