Cobol Developer (Mainframe)

TL;DR

Cobol Developer (Mainframe): Development and maintenance of mainframe systems using COBOL and JCL with an accent on IBM Z/OS environments and batch processing. Focus on analyzing business processing rules and troubleshooting production support activities.

Location: Hybrid (Lisbon, Portugal). Must have Portuguese or other EU citizenship, or a valid Portuguese work permit.

Company

hirify.global is a tech consultancy that matches professionals with national and international partners across various industry sectors.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain applications using COBOL and JCL.
• Work within IBM Mainframe (Z/OS) environments.
• Utilize TN3270 or Poeme for system interaction.
• Perform debugging and troubleshooting in mainframe environments.
• Handle batch processing and production support activities.
• Analyze data to understand and implement business processing rules.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience with COBOL development.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with JCL.
• Hands-on experience with IBM Mainframe (Z/OS).
• French proficiency at B2 level or higher.
• Availability for hybrid work (2 days a week in Lisbon office).
• EU citizenship or valid Portuguese work permit.

Nice to have

• English communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Health insurance and Coverflex meal card.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Personalized support from a career coach.
• Welcome kit and special discounts.
• Focus on work-life balance and professional well-being.