Cobol Developer

Company:Marsh Risk

Description:

We are seeking one talented individual  to join our Marsh Global Connect team at MarshRisk. This role will be based in Cluj, Romania. This is a hybrid role that requires working at least three days a week in the office.

As Marsh approaches an exciting growth stage, we are looking for an IT Developer (Z/OS Mainframe) to join the Continental Europe Information and Technology team. The fiduciary platform runs on a Z/OS mainframe (COBOL/VSAM/TSO/FOCUS) and currently serves 6,000 users in over 30 countries.

To strengthen our IT Application team, we are looking for an IT Developer to support the implementation of ongoing and new projects within the fiduciary service center managed out of Brussels, Belgium.

In this capacity, you will be involved in all initiatives (both change and run the business), ensuring that the delivered outcomes align with business requirements. In this role, you will eventually act as a pivotal point of contact between business demands from several regions (Continental Europe, UK & Ireland, Eastern Europe, and Africa) and the IT delivery teams.

Marsh has established its EMEA Technology Hub in Cluj, Romania, reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. This hub is central to our digital strategy, addressing emerging challenges and enhancing service delivery through advanced technology solutions that empower our clients and promote sustainable growth.

We will count on you to:

• Participate in the functional and technical analysis and challenge the scoping of the project;

• Design, develop, and maintain COBOL applications and programs;

• Analyze and troubleshoot existing COBOL code to identify and resolve issues;

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and implement solutions;

• Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices;

• Write and maintain technical documentation for applications and processes;

• Participate in system testing and user acceptance testing (UAT);

• Provide support and training to end-users as needed;

• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in COBOL and related technologies;

What you need to have:

• Excellent communication skills in both English and Romanian;

• A long-term commitment to building a career in a mainframe environment;

• Experience with software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall);

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail;

• Strong communication and collaboration skills;

• Experience with mainframe modernization initiatives, including cloud migration and integration with modern technologies;

What makes you stand out?

• Knowledge of the insurance or financial sector is a plus;

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field is advantageous;

• Proven experience as a COBOL Developer is a plus;

• Familiarity with mainframe environments and tools (e.g., CICS, JCL, TSO, Focus) is advantageous;

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders;

• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and make an impact for colleagues, clients, and communities;

• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being;

• A yearly budget and the opportunity to build your flexible benefits package (up to 20% of your annual salary);

• 30+ days off (25 legal days off, 1 extra day off on your birthday, public holiday replacement days, and extra buy/sell from your benefits budget);

• Performance bonus scheme;

• Matching charity contributions, charity days off, and the Pay It Forward charity challenge;

• Core benefits: Pension, Life and Medical Insurance, Meal Vouchers, and Travel Insurance.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit corporate.marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.