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# COBOL Developer

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Algorithmic Trading, COBOL (Programming Language), IBM DB2, Software Debugging, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM Mainframe, Virtual Storage Access Methods, Tso/ispf, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.manhattanjobs.com/job.asp?id=3449024826&tx=TT4946THI&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

5+ years of professional COBOL development experience, ideally supporting financial services or trading systems. -Strong mainframe background, including COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, TSO/ISPF and related mainframe tools/technologies. -Production support experience in a high-volume environment, with strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills. -Able to work independently and directly with business users, balancing production support with development/delivery priorities. -Experience with trade capture, trade processing, or post-trade workflows, such as clearing, settlement or confirmations. -Experience with mainframe batch processing and scheduling tools. -Familiarity with modern/Java-based platforms, particularly when collaborating with teams migrating from legacy systems.