COBOL Programmer

Select Minds LLC

Dallas, TX(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Business Analysis, Cobol Programming Language, Communication Skills, Computer Programming, Cross-Functional, Data Quality, Debugging Skills, Documentation, Embedded SQL, Enterprise Applications, IBM AS-400 Server, IBM DB2, Identify Issues, Knowledge Base, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Production Support, 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)
LOCATION
Dallas, TX
POSTED
23 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.

About the Company

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Select Minds LLC