Cobol Developer
Encora10
Posted: March 19, 2026
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Quick Summary
Develop and maintain COBOL applications using IBM z/OS environments, with expertise in mainframe technologies.
Required Skills
Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced COBOL Developer to support and enhance legacy systems within a critical enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in mainframe technologies and be capable of maintaining, optimizing, and modernizing existing applications.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop, maintain, and enhance applications using COBOL.
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Work on mainframe systems including IBM z/OS environments.
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Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
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Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and performance tuning of legacy applications.
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Support batch processing and job scheduling using tools such as JCL.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system integration and enhancements.
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Participate in system testing, UAT support, and production deployment.
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Ensure system stability, data integrity, and compliance with enterprise standards.
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Document technical specifications and maintain system documentation.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
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3–8 years of experience in COBOL development.
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Strong experience with IBM z/OS or similar mainframe platforms.
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Hands-on experience with JCL, batch processing, and debugging tools.
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Experience with databases such as DB2 or IMS.
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Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
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Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Nice to Have
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Experience in banking, insurance, or financial services systems.
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Exposure to system modernization or migration projects.
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Familiarity with Agile or DevOps environments.