Designing the Future of Technology

COBOL Programmer

Software EngineerSoftware EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 51-200Since 2017H1B SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

136 days ago

Salary

$55 - $60 / hour

12 yrs expEnglishSQL

Job Description

• Design, enhance, and support COBOL-based programs on AS/400 systems. • Translate business needs into technical specifications and functional code. • Perform unit testing, debug COBOL applications, and resolve system and data integrity issues. • Diagnose and resolve real-time production issues to minimize system downtime. • Collaborate with business analysts, QA, and cross-functional technical teams to ensure seamless integration with other platforms. • Maintain accurate technical documentation, support materials, and knowledge base updates.

Job Requirements

12+ years of hands-on experience with COBOL programming on IBM AS/400 (iSeries)
Proficiency in DB2 for i, embedded SQL, and Control Language Programming (CLP)
Solid understanding of AS/400 system architecture, subsystems, job scheduling, batch/interactive processing, and library management.
Skilled in debugging, performance tuning, and modernizing legacy COBOL applications.
Familiarity with 5250 terminal emulators or green-screen user interfaces.
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
Self-driven, with a proven track record of delivering results in remote and distributed team environments.