Senior COBOL Developer - Financial Applications

Senior Developer

Financial GO Developer Job Description

Description

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable COBOL code for desktop applications on Windows.
• With strong debugging skills, identify bugs and devise solutions to found problems.
• Help maintain code quality and organization.
• Work with other developers and business teams in coordinating best possible solutions.
• Flexible! As part of a small team, you will have the opportunity to work on many different things.
• Permanent position.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience developing and maintaining COBOL applications.
• 4+ years developing and maintaining Micro Focus COBOL applications.
• Deep experience with both back-end and front-end programming with Micro Focus COBOL.
• Good problem solver: able to find answers and extend their own knowledge base as needed.
• Understanding of source control systems and practices.
• Experience with agile development practices.
• Exposure to AI tools and frameworks
• Ability to leverage AI-assisted coding tools (Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude or similar) for productivity.
• Familiarity with AI-driven debugging and testing utilities.
• Understanding of how AI can support code review, documentation, and optimization.

Extras

• Experience with Pervasive / Actian database.
• General knowledge of Windows software installation systems.
• Knowledge of GAP Accounting practices.
• AI-related extras
• Experience integrating AI components into legacy systems.
• Awareness of ethical AI practices and data privacy considerations.
• Interest in exploring automation opportunities using AI for financial workflows

Experience Level

Senior Level