Senior Mainframe Developer - COBOL Developer - NASC GLOBAL
Norcross, GA 30071
About the Job
NASC GLOBAL is conducting a confidential search for a valued client seeking an experienced Senior Mainframe Developer - COBOL Developer. This role requires a deep understanding of legacy systems and a passion for modernizing applications within a dynamic Agile environment.
Overview:
Our client is a well-known establishment in the casual dining industry. This is a direct hire career opportunity working onsite in the Atlanta, Georgia office. If you have served in any of the following roles; you are encourage to apply:
Compensation
Our client offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $120,000 to $130,000, commensurate with experience, education, certifications, and skill set. This reflects a strong commitment to attracting top-tier talent for this critical role. This role is eligible to enroll in our client benefits plans.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Desired Technical Skills:
Desired Certifications: (Not Required)
Preferred Qualifications:
Overview:
Our client is a well-known establishment in the casual dining industry. This is a direct hire career opportunity working onsite in the Atlanta, Georgia office. If you have served in any of the following roles; you are encourage to apply:
- Senior COBOL Developer
- AS400 Systems Analyst
- Lead AS400 Developer
- COBOL Application Developer
- Senior Mainframe Developer
- AS400 Technical Consultant
- Legacy Systems Developer
- Senior Software Engineer (AS400)
- COBOL Migration Specialist
- Application Architect (AS400/COBOL)
- Senior Software Developer (Mainframe)
- AS400 Software Engineer
- Senior Programmer Analyst (COBOL)
- Principal COBOL Engineer
- AS400 Solutions Developer
Compensation
Our client offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $120,000 to $130,000, commensurate with experience, education, certifications, and skill set. This reflects a strong commitment to attracting top-tier talent for this critical role. This role is eligible to enroll in our client benefits plans.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement solutions to migrate AS400-based COBOL applications to Java and Cloud environments.
- Participate actively in Agile development processes, contributing to sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups.
- Analyze existing COBOL code to identify areas for enhancement and refactoring.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers.
- Ensure high-quality code through thorough testing and code reviews.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to existing applications, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption.
- Document technical specifications, architecture, and processes to maintain a clear project history.
- Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Conduct performance tuning and optimization of COBOL applications to enhance efficiency.
- Stay update with industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend improvements and innovations.
- Assist in the development and execution of test plans and scenarios to ensure comprehensive coverage.
- Lead or assist in user training and support initiatives for new application features or migrations.
Qualifications:
- 10 years of hands-on experience in AS400/COBOL development.
- Proven experience in migrating legacy systems to modern platforms, particularly Java and Cloud.
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Desired Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Java and experience with Java frameworks (e.g., Spring, Hibernate).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their services.
- Knowledge of database management systems (e.g., DB2, SQL Server, Oracle).
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN).
- Understanding of modern software development practices (e.g., CI/CD, DevOps).
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Basic understanding of web development technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
Desired Certifications: (Not Required)
- IBM Certified Application Developer – IBM i (AS400)
- COBOL Certification
- Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
- AWS Certified Developer – Associate or similar cloud certifications
- Java SE Programmer Certification
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with contemporary development tools and practices.
- Experience in other programming languages or technologies.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
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