Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banking Services, Benchmarking, Cobol Programming Language, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Computer Programming, Debugging Skills, English Language, Government, IBM CICS (Customer Information Control System), IBM DB2, IBM z-OS Operating System, Identify Issues, Insurance, JCL (Job Control Language), Mainframe Computer, Performance Management, Performance Modeling, Research Laboratory
About the job
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position: COBOL Code Reading / Writing Expert
Type:Contract
Compensation:$80–$100/hour
Location:Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Read and interpret COBOL programs, copybooks, JCL, and related mainframe code.
- Write clean, correct COBOL code based on technical requirements.
- Debug COBOL logic and identify issues in existing programs.
- Explain code behavior, business logic, and data flow clearly.
- Review AI-generated COBOL solutions for correctness, completeness, and style.
- Provide high-quality feedback to improve AI model performance on legacy code tasks.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Strong hands-on experience with COBOL development.
- Ability to read and write COBOL code independently.
- Strong debugging and code review skills.
- Clear written communication in English.
Preferred
- Familiarity with mainframe environments such as IBM z/OS.
- Experience with JCL, VSAM, DB2, CICS, or copybooks.
- Prior experience in banking, insurance, government, or enterprise legacy systems.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
- For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.