COBOL Developer

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior COBOL / Mainframe Developer to join an international technology team supporting digital solutions within a global custodian banking environment.

In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional technology teams and business stakeholders across the full software development lifecycle — from analysis and development to testing, implementation, and ongoing improvements. You will contribute to the evolution and stability of business-critical applications supporting the bank’s digital channels and operational processes.

This is a fully remote opportunity open to candidates located within the European Union.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance mainframe applications
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, development, testing, deployment, and support
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, and business users to deliver reliable and scalable solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve production and application issues
• Ensure high quality and stability of delivered solutions
• Contribute to modernization and continuous improvement initiatives within the application landscape

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with COBOL, DB2, IMS, JCL, and OPC / scheduling tools
• Experience working in enterprise-scale environments
• Good understanding of software development lifecycle and production support processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Fluency in English

What we offer

• Fully remote work within the EU
• Long-term cooperation in an international banking environment
• Opportunity to work on large-scale, business-critical systems
• Collaborative and stable project environment
• Flexible working model