COBOL Developer

Job Title: COBOL Developer

Location:East Brunswick, NJ

Job Description

We are seeking an experiencedMainframe COBOL Developer with 8–10 years of hands-on expertise in COBOL programming, mainframe systems, and production support. The ideal candidate should be able toquickly understand, troubleshoot, and maintain existing COBOL programs with limited documentation and work effectively in fast-paced Agile environments.

This role involves working across multiple mainframe technologies including COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, CICS, and debugging tools. The engineer will also handle production support activities and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Analyze, maintain, and enhanceCOBOL-based applications with minimal documentation.
• Troubleshoot issues and resolve defects across COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, and CICS components.
• Provideproduction support during weeknights/weekends as required.
• Develop and execute JCL scripts for batch processing and scheduling.
• Perform debugging using tools such asXpeditor, Intertest, and Abend-AID.
• Work closely with Agile teams, participate in daily standups, sprint planning, and technical reviews.
• Create technical documentation, update existing artifacts, and ensure code quality standards are met.
• Handle change management activities usingEndevor.
• Perform data/file operations using mainframe utilities such asFile Manager, SPUFI, QMF, SYNCSORT, DFSORT.
• Perform API testing using tools likePostman andSOAP UI where required.

Required Technical Skills

• Languages: COBOL, JCL, REXX, SQL
• Databases: DB2, VSAM
• Online Systems: CICS
• Change Management: Endevor
• Debugging Tools: Xpeditor, Intertest, Abend-AID
• Utilities: File Manager, SPUFI, QMF, SYNCSORT, DFSORT
• Testing Tools: Postman, SOAP UI