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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cobol Programmer - **Company:** iSpace Inc - **Location:** Torrance, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $143,520.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Component-Based Software Engineering, Unit Testing, Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), Data Mining, IBM DB2, Software Debugging, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM Mainframe, Systems Analysis, Program Design Languages, Software Construction, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Information Technology, Data Management - **Published:** June 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/72909497-cobol-programmer ## About the Role * BA/BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, related field or equivalent work experience. * Minimum of 10 years' experience as a Cobol programmer * Must have production and project support for mainframe applications. * Must be strong in Cobol. * Automotive Finance experience with focus on Dealer Financial Services, including Customer Service, Flooring, Wholesale Line of Credit, and Commercial Loans * Business knowledge of financial services * Understanding of financial services automotive lending, Customer Service, Payment Processing, Taxes, End of Term and Extension processes, Collections, Delinquency Tracking, Repossession, Charge Off, Recovery, Bankruptcy, and Accounting. * Extensive commercial lending/consumer lending experience * Experience working with the following technologies: * IBM Mainframe, COBOL, MQ, DB2, JCL, and CICS * Advanced capability in software construction, testing, infrastructure, configuration, and operating standards * Familiarity with test practices and deliverables for unit test * Advanced corporate knowledge, and understands how a change would affect multiple applications * Advanced ability to perform the following: * Make recommendations/decisions in application and program design, standards, and program enhancements * Utilize system traces and debugging tools for problem/issue resolution * Analyze and model business functions, processes, and information flow within or between systems * Provide guidance and mentoring on programming practices and techniques to individuals and cross functional teams * Work with users at all levels to define system requirements, design, and system topologies to meet operational needs and system performance objectives * Must have the following non-technical skills: * Interpersonal style that reflects our culture- consensus decision making, respect for the individual * High level of Integrity * Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills * High level of skill in diplomacy/negotiating/teamwork/collaboration ## Description We are looking for a Cobol Software Developer who also has auto finance experience to Any FIS/Systematics experience is a plus. The primary tasks for this Cobol Developer will relate to production support and will include the following: * Provide Application Development and Production Support for multiple large projects * Research and resolve production issues, troubleshooting of mainframe on-line and batch abends * Evaluate the daily and monthly batch process to improve performance and shorten the critical path window * Perform Impact Analysis across multiple platforms and applications * Deliver complete documentation for estimates, design, and development * Work with IBM mainframe COBOL, CICS, MQ, DB2, JCL * Support nightly batch production support * Code and perform unit and integration testing of software to ensure proper and efficient execution and adherence to business and technical requirements * Code, test, and debug new software or makes enhancements to existing software * Write programs according to specifications from higher level staff or business analysts * Develop technical documentation * Resolve, in a timely manner, problems that arise with existing production applications to ensure the efficient and proper functioning of application components * Collaborate with technical staff to learn and understand software problems * Generate a variety of complex and periodic reports and/or data through database management, data administration and data extraction techniques * Provide general system users and management with system analysis and feedback * Influence system design by identifying and recommending design and requirements needs for software enhancements * Mentor and coach less experienced staff * Analyze and resolve computer related problems by coordinating with in-house personnel to diagnose and fix operational difficulty, as well as consulting, advising and training on specialized features and functions * Follow established configuration/change control processes ## Related Videos - [Building with IBM Bob](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100275-building-with-ibm-bob) - [Are you still programming unit tests or already generating?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/722-are-you-still-programming-unit-tests-or-already-generating) - [Data Fabric in Action - How to enhance a Stock Trading App with ML and Data Virtualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/253-data-fabric-in-action-how-to-enhance-a-stock-trading-app-with-ml-and-data-virtualization) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [".Net is too slow" was not an option](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100176-net-is-too-slow-was-not-an-option) - [How Unit Testing Saved My Career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1642-how-unit-testing-saved-my-career) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [The 10 C++ programming questions to expect in an interview](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/50-the-10-c-programming-questions-to-expect-in-an-interview) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Data Science & more: The Lopez dilemma](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/10-data-science-more-the-lopez-dilemma) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany)