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REMOTE COBOL Developer
- Location: Chicago, Illinois 60606
- Work model: On-site
- Posted 10 days ago
- Job ID: JPC - 211126
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Job Description
REMOTE COBOL Developer - Mainframe Expert (Chicago, IL - 100% Remote)
About the Role
Join a critical modernization initiative as a REMOTE COBOL Developer, supporting HR, Payroll, and Employee Travel systems for a leading enterprise. Play a key role in transitioning legacy mainframe applications from Oracle PeopleSoft to Workday, ensuring seamless operations and technical excellence. This long-term, fully remote contract offers you the opportunity to leverage your expertise, drive meaningful impact, and collaborate across diverse technical and business teams.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert-level production support for mainframe-based HR, Payroll, and Employee Travel applications
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve COBOL batch processing, data transmissions, and interface issues
- Analyze and remediate production incidents, acting as the primary technical SME for critical systems
- Maintain, enhance, and optimize COBOL and JCL programs supporting essential business processes
- Support integration and data exchange between mainframe, PeopleSoft, Workday, and downstream systems
- Partner with business analysts and technical teams to deliver robust technical solutions
- Participate in testing, defect resolution, and deployment activities for modernization projects
- Provide occasional off-hours support for production incidents and major releases
Required Skills and Experience
- 10+ years of hands-on mainframe development and production support
- Deep expertise in COBOL, JCL, and DB2
- Strong background in batch processing, job scheduling, and mainframe interface workflows
- Proficiency with mainframe tools (Control-M, SPUFI, File Manager)
- Exceptional troubleshooting and root cause analysis abilities
- Effective communicator with strong collaboration skills
Preferred Skills
- Experience supporting HR, Payroll, Benefits, or Workforce Management systems
- Familiarity with Oracle PeopleSoft HCM and Workday integrations
- Background in large-scale modernization or migration initiatives
- Previous support experience in airline, travel, or large enterprise workforce environments
Benefits
- 100% remote work - collaborate from anywhere in the U.S.
- Long-term contract engagement for career stability
- Join a high-impact modernization program with opportunities for skill growth
- Work alongside a supportive, expert team committed to innovation
- Exposure to enterprise-level HR and Payroll systems modernization
How to Apply
Ready to make an impact? Submit your resume today to be part of this transformative journey. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
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Job details
Job ID JPC - 211126
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Work Model On-site
Job Type C2C
Posted October 9, 2026
Skills COBOL JCL DB2 - Strong overall Mainframe Experience
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