Banking Sector | Cobol Developer Porto

Banking Sector | Cobol Developer
Porto
Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Company Description

At Devoteam, we believe that technology with strong human values can actively drive change for the better. Discover how Tech for People unlocks the future, creating a positive impact on the people and the world around us. We are a global leader in Digital Transformation for leading organizations across EMEA, with a revenue of €1B. We focus on transforming technology to create value for our clients, partners, and employees, ensuring technology is developed for people. We pride ourselves on our culture, our people at the service of technology, and our diverse environment. Because we are #Techfor
People. Join our multidisciplinary team of Cloud experts, Designers, Business consultants, Security experts, Engineers, Developers, and other talents across more than 20 EMEA countries. Become part of our +10, 000 tech and business leaders in cloud, data, and cybersecurity. Let’s fuse creativity with technology to build innovative solutions that make a positive impact.

Job Responsibilities

1. Develop, maintain, and enhance COBOL applications to meet business requirements.
2. Write efficient, clean, and
   - documented COBOL code for various applications, especially legacy systems.
3. Analyze business needs and translate them into technical specifications and solutions.
4. Perform system analysis, debugging, and troubleshooting to resolve issues within COBOL applications.
5. Collaborate with
   - functional teams, including business analysts, to ensure seamless integration with other systems and services.
6. Optimize COBOL programs for performance, scalability, and reliability.
7. Test and validate COBOL applications to ensure they meet functional requirements and quality standards.
8. Participate in code reviews and adhere to best coding practices and standards.
9. Assist in the migration and modernization of legacy COBOL systems to newer technologies, when applicable.
10. Maintain and update COBOL documentation, including program logic and functional specifications, to ensure proper system knowledge transfer.
11. Support and enhance the operation of legacy systems, providing ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting as required.
12. Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in COBOL development and legacy system management.

Qualifications

• Academic background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in COBOL programming.
• Knowledge of DB2, CICS, JCL.
• Skills in SQL and data manipulation are valued.
• Proficiency in English.
• Advanced level of French is a plus.

Additional Information

Devoteam Group promotes equal opportunities, based on merit, and actively fights all forms of discrimination. We believe diversity enhances our creativity, dynamism, and excellence. Our vacancies are open to people with disabilities.