COBOL Programmer

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SKILLS

Agile Programming Methodologies, Business Analysis, Cobol Programming Language, Communication Skills, Computer Programming, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Data Quality, Debugging Skills, Documentation, Embedded SQL, Enterprise Applications, IBM AS-400 Server, IBM DB2, Identify Issues, Knowledge Base, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Philosophy, Problem Solving Skills, Production Support, Profit & Loss, Quality Assurance, Requirements Management, Software Design, Software Development, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), Team Player, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Terminal Emulator, Testing, Unit Test, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)

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30+ days ago

Benefits:

Competitive compensation
Skill Developement
Opportunity for advancement

Job Title: COBOL AS/400 Programmer
Location: Remote (Must work PST hours)
Travel: Up to 3 days per month onsite (expenses covered)
Experience Level: 12+ years required

Opportunity Overview

We are seeking an experienced COBOL AS/400 Programmer to support and enhance mission-critical enterprise applications running on the IBM AS/400 (iSeries) platform. This position is ideal for professionals with deep legacy system expertise, a strong aptitude for problem-solving, and the ability to operate independently in distributed environments.

This is a remote position aligned with PST working hours, with occasional monthly travel for onsite collaboration (all travel expenses fully covered).

Key Responsibilities

Legacy Application Development & Maintenance: Design, enhance, and support COBOL-based programs on AS/400 systems.
Business Requirement Analysis: Translate business needs into technical specifications and functional code.
Testing & Troubleshooting: Perform unit testing, debug COBOL applications, and resolve system and data integrity issues.
Production Support: Diagnose and resolve real-time production issues to minimize system downtime.
System Integration: Collaborate with business analysts, QA, and cross-functional technical teams to ensure seamless integration with other platforms.
Documentation: Maintain accurate technical documentation, support materials, and knowledge base updates.

Required Qualifications

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.

Compensation: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour

About Us

We work to deliver profitability in your business – with effective communication, consulting, and interactive solutions. Following an Agile Work Approach, we make sure you get the ideal solutions at minimum expenses.

Work Approach

Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy starts-and-ends at the Client-first approach. Be it understanding your business requirements to choosing the right technologies, we work as a collective team that takes all the possible steps to grow continuously towards our common goal.

Work Policy

We promote a collaborative work environment. We involve everyone working in the organization in community decisions and encourage them to think from a broader perspective. Our work process promotes flexibility and we maintain a high level of discipline at different levels of execution.

The Future

SelectMinds have years of experience in the domain helps us understand the need-of-the-hour better. This understanding drives us to a better future with every minute ticking. We believe we will be taking off major businesses from their flagship positions, with the products we are eyeing today.

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