DataArt

COBOL developer for core banking systems

In short

This role involves developing and supporting COBOL applications on the IBM i (AS400) platform for core banking systems, including batch processing, transaction handling, and DB2/400 SQL work. It's a fully remote, full-time middle-level position posted by DataArt, an IT services/outsourcing company. The job demands hands-on COBOL and AS400 experience plus production support skills, with basic RPG or CL knowledge as a plus.

Description
We are seeking a skilled AS400 COBOL Developer to design, develop, and support applications on the IBM i (AS400) platform. You will focus on maintaining and enhancing business critical systems while ensuring reliability, performance, and data integrity in a production environment. You will be contributing to a system that supports core business operations, handling high volume transaction processing and batch workloads. The project emphasizes stability, scalability, and continuous improvement of legacy applications while integrating with modern systems.
Responsibilities
•Develop and maintain COBOL applications on the IBM i platform
•Analyze business and functional requirements and translate them into technical solutions
•Write, test, and debug code to support new and existing functionality
•Investigate and resolve production issues to ensure system stability
•Work with DB2/400 databases, including writing and optimizing SQL queries
•Manage and support batch processing and job scheduling activities
•Monitor system performance and implement improvements where needed
•Collaborate with analysts, QA, and other stakeholders to deliver reliable solutions
•Prepare and maintain technical documentation aligned with development standards
Requirements
•Strong hands-on experience with COBOL programming
•Proven experience working on IBM i (AS400) systems
•Solid understanding of DB2/400 and SQL
•Experience with batch jobs and transaction processing systems
•Familiarity with debugging and performance tuning on AS400
•Experience in production support environments
•Basic knowledge of RPG or CL
•Familiarity with system integration and data interfaces
Conditions
No conditions specified in the posting.

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