Benefits :
- Competitive compensation
- Skill Developement
- 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 : 1 2+ 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.