Cobol Developer with Mainframe
Summary
Maintain and stabilize COBOL/PL/I mainframe applications as part of a legacy sunset and decommissioning program: resolving production incidents, performing code analysis and testing, and documenting systems for safe migration or retirement. Long-term remote project requiring strong COBOL and PL/I expertise.
Job Overview
We are seeking a COBOL Developer with Mainframe expertise to support legacy systems within a structured sunset and decommissioning programme. The person in this role will work in a Mainframe environment, applying strong COBOL knowledge and experience with PL/I to maintain, stabilize and transition legacy applications. This role requires methodical problem-solving, attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively across technical teams.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and support mainframe applications written in COBOL as part of the legacy environment.
- Contribute to PL/I-related tasks and resolve issues in mixed-language modules.
- Participate in decommissioning and sunset activities, ensuring safe migration or retirement of legacy components.
- Investigate and resolve production incidents, document findings and implement corrective actions.
- Perform code analysis, testing and validation to ensure system stability during transition phases.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute change requests and release activities.
- Produce clear technical documentation for supported systems and for knowledge transfer activities.
Qualifications
- Very strong knowledge of COBOL and experience working on mainframe platforms.
- Practical experience with PL/I in a production or maintenance context.
- Experience supporting legacy systems and participating in sunset/decommissioning projects.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis.
- Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within technical teams.
- Relevant technical education or equivalent professional experience in mainframe development and support.
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement & long-term project.
- Professional development opportunities and collaboration with experienced engineering teams.
- Unique TEAL culture, relationship- and respect-driven community, non-corporate atmosphere.
- Agile approach and no bureaucracy.
- Outstanding integration trips to various places in Europe for all employees.
- Activities to support your well-being and health.
- Luxmed Gold Extended medical care and Multisport Plus benefit.