Programmers.io is urgently seeking an experienced COBOL Programmer with expertise in OpenVMS and DCL to join our team. This is a client-facing role, where you will collaborate closely with our development team to deliver high-quality integrations and solutions. If you are a detail-oriented programmer with a passion for problem-solving and quality code, we would love to hear from you!
Experience. 5-17 years
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborative Development. Work closely with developers, business analysts, and project managers to design and develop robust mainframe applications.
- Code Excellence. Write efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code using COBOL, CICS, DB2, and other mainframe technologies.
- Integration. Design and develop seamless integrations using SOAP/XML, REST/JSON APIs, and various communication protocols (AS2, SFTP, HTTP).
- Testing & Quality Assurance. Develop and execute unit and integration tests to ensure code meets functional requirements and quality standards. Collaborate with QA teams and UAT users.
- Troubleshooting & Support. Provide production support, troubleshoot issues, and perform root cause analysis. Revise, update, and refactor code as needed.
- Documentation. Create comprehensive documentation for applications, including developer, support, operations, and business-level documents.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a COBOL Programmer.
- Advanced knowledge of the OpenVMS platform.
- Strong experience with Oracle RDB databases and query writing.
- Familiarity with SOAP/XML, REST/JSON APIs, and communication protocols such as AS2, SFTP, HTTP.
- Proficient in using mainframe development tools such as IBM Debug Tool, File-AID.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with teams and work independently.
Highly Desirable
- Experience in the freight forwarding industry.
- Familiarity with ANSI X12 transaction sets (e.g., 204, 211, 210, 310, 850, 856, 997).
- Experience with EDI translation software.
- Direct interaction experience with customers and vendors.
Why Join Us?
- Work on challenging and impactful projects.
- Be part of a collaborative and supportive team.
- Remote work flexibility.
- Opportunity to grow your expertise in COBOL and mainframe technologies.
If you are a seasoned COBOL Programmer looking for a dynamic role in a supportive and innovative environment, apply today!