We are seeking an experienced COBOL Developer to support and enhance legacy systems within a critical enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in mainframe technologies and be capable of maintaining, optimizing, and modernizing existing applications.
Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, maintain, and enhance applications using COBOL.
Work on mainframe systems including IBM z/OS environments.
Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and performance tuning of legacy applications.
Support batch processing and job scheduling using tools such as JCL.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system integration and enhancements.
Participate in system testing, UAT support, and production deployment.
Ensure system stability, data integrity, and compliance with enterprise standards.
Document technical specifications and maintain system documentation.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
3–8 years of experience in COBOL development.
Strong experience with IBM z/OS or similar mainframe platforms.
Hands-on experience with JCL, batch processing, and debugging tools.
Experience with databases such as DB2 or IMS.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Experience in banking, insurance, or financial services systems.
Exposure to system modernization or migration projects.
Familiarity with Agile or DevOps environments.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- 3 -8 years of experience in COBOL development
- Strong experience with IBM z/OS or similar mainframe platforms
- Hands-on experience with JCL, batch processing, and debugging tools
- Experience with databases such as DB2 or IMS
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Encora Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as employer-provided in multiple locations, with private plans and family coverage highlighted in Spain and Mexico. Medical insurance quality is presented as a recurring bright spot alongside standard coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes paid holidays and PTO, with regional materials indicating additional leave provisions in certain countries. Leave is generally portrayed as conventional to generous depending on location.
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Flexible Benefits — Work-from-home flexibility is frequently highlighted as a plus, though it varies by role and client needs. Remote and hybrid options are positioned as part of the overall package.
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Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and backed by renowned private equity firms Advent International and Warburg Pincus, Encora is the preferred technology modernization and innovation partner to some of the world’s leading enterprise companies. It provides award-winning digital engineering services including Product Engineering & Development, Cloud Services, Quality Engineering, DevSecOps, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience, Cybersecurity, and AI & LLM Engineering. Encora's deep cluster vertical capabilities extend across diverse industries, including HiTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Retail & CPG, Energy & Utilities, Banking Financial Services & Insurance, Travel, Hospitality & Logistics, Telecom & Media, Automotive, and other specialized industries. With over 9,000 associates in 47+ offices and delivery centers across the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe, India, and Southeast Asia, Encora delivers nearshore agility to clients anywhere in the world, coupled with expertise at scale in India. Encora’s Cloud-first, Data-first, AI-first approach enables clients to create differentiated enterprise value through technology
