COBOL Developer

Job Description: Seeking an experienced COBOL Developer with a strong background in legacy systems and AS/400 technologies. This role requires hands-on experience with COBOL, RPGLE, CLLE, SQLRPGLE, and DB2/400. The ideal candidate will also have a good understanding of reporting and display files, integration systems, and preferably some exposure to accounting processes.

Domain experience in the automotive or rental industry is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and enhance applications written in COBOL on IBM iSeries (AS/400).

Work with RPGLE, CLLE, SQLRPGLE, and DB2/400 to support business-critical applications.

Design and maintain display files (DSPF) and reporting files (PRTF) for user interfaces and printed output.

Debug and resolve issues in batch and interactive programs.

Participate in the design and implementation of system integrations with third-party or internal applications.

Understand and support accounting-related processes where applicable.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.

Create and maintain technical documentation.

Mandatory Skills

Proficiency in COBOL development on IBM i / AS/400 and DB2/400 and SQL.

Strong hands-on experience in RPGLE, CLLE, and SQLRPGLE.

Experience in creating and maintaining display files (DSPF) and printer files (PRTF).

Understanding of job control, batch job processing, and CL programming.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience or domain knowledge in the automotive or rental industry.

Understanding of integration systems and data flow between platforms.

Exposure to accounting systems/processes is a plus.

Familiarity with modern integration (e.g., APIs, middleware) is advantageous.

Knowledge of SDLC, Agile, or other structured development methodologies.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Soft Skills

Minimum 5 years of relevant development experience.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.

Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team