COBOL Programmer

Benefits: Competitive compensation Skill Development 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr