Mid-Level COBOL Developer

Workana

Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico Remote contract

Posted: January 7, 2026

Quick Summary

We are looking for a Mid-Level COBOL Developer with 3–5 years of hands-on experience developing and maintaining enterprise COBOL applications. The ideal candidate will be able to design, develop, and maintain COBOL-based applications that are efficient, scalable, and reliable, with a strong focus on clean code and continuous improvement within a modernizing mainframe environment.

Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for a Mid-Level COBOL Developer with 3–5 years of hands-on experience developing and maintaining enterprise COBOL applications. You will join a collaborative team that values clean code, strong problem-solving skills, and continuous improvement within a modernizing mainframe environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain COBOL-based applications that are efficient, scalable, and reliable.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new features and enhance existing functionality.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to high coding and design standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues to maintain application stability and performance.
• Partner with QA, DevOps, and Product teams to ensure smooth deployments and successful releases.
• Continuously explore and adopt new tools, technologies, and best practices within the mainframe ecosystem.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in COBOL development (Batch, CICS, or both).
• Strong understanding of structured programming and software design principles.
• Hands-on experience with mainframe technologies, including:
• JCL
• CICS
• DB2
• VSAM

• Familiarity with version control tools such as Git (especially in modernized environments).
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.

Benefits:
• 100% remote work
• Competitive salary

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