> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/946226-cobol-technical-lead](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/946226-cobol-technical-lead). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Cobol Technical Lead

- **Company:** Ztek Consulting
- **Location:** Schaumburg, IL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Db2400, IBM System I, COBOL (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Scrum Methodology, Standard Sql, Software Coding
- **Published:** June 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/eebe2bfb-0d0d-4b2a-b052-e363dc5dbd4e

## About the Role

Must have Skills - iSeries, COBOL, AS400 (Mid-Range), ILE, COBOL/400, CLLE, SQL

 * 10+ years of hands-on coding experience in COBOL AS400 and/or Cobol ILE
 * Experience working with ACMS/MOM
 * Strong exposure to DB2400

## Description

* Analyze and understand the functional and technical requirements.
 * Work with business and capability teams to discuss and refine the requirements.
 * Ability to guide the team and do hands-on development.
 * Partner with team members to build robust, efficient, effective solutions.
 * Identify opportunities to fine-tune and optimize applications.
 * Participate in Agile/Scrum development process.
 * Lead team in an onshore/offshore model
 * Work in a team focused on continuous integration, improvement and learning
 * Contribute to developing the technology roadmap for the team both functionally and technically
 * Experience of coordinating with the client for requirement clarification and solution discussions


## Related Videos

- [Building with IBM Bob](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100275-building-with-ibm-bob)
- [How building an industry DBMS differs from building a research one](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/768-how-building-an-industry-dbms-differs-from-building-a-research-one)
- [".Net is too slow" was not an option](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100176-net-is-too-slow-was-not-an-option)
- [Can This Elephant Dance? IBM Bob and the Future of AI-First Software Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100256-can-this-elephant-dance-ibm-bob-and-the-future-of-ai-first-software-development)
- [Hands-on Journey to Quantum Computing with IBM](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/137-hands-on-journey-to-quantum-computing-with-ibm)
- [Analytics in the Age of Agentic AI: A tour of ClickHouse and Langfuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100240-analytics-in-the-age-of-agentic-ai-a-tour-of-clickhouse-and-langfuse)

## Related Articles

- [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges)
- [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)
- [10 Highest Paying Programming Languages 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/150-10-highest-paying-programming-languages-2025)
- [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)
- [The Best Software Developer Blogs to Read](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/156-the-best-software-developer-blogs-to-read)