Cobol Developer - Legacy Systems & Mainframe Integration Lisboa

Cobol Developer - Legacy Systems & Mainframe Integration
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Founded in 2005, Mo
Ongy is a leading group in Engineering and Information Technology across Europe and North Africa. With a presence in 14 countries, over 40 subsidiaries, and more than 9, 500 talents, we are driven by a passion for innovation and excellence. At Mo
Ongy, we prioritize international mobility and provide opportunities to work on
- edge technologies, making a real impact in various industries.

Cobol Developer – Legacy Systems & Mainframe Integration

Location: Lisbon (Hybrid: 2–3 days onsite per week)

Type: Full-time

Languages: English (B2 minimum) – French (B2) is a strong plus!

Eligibility: Candidates must hold a valid work permit for Portugal

Position Overview:

Are you a Cobol Developer who enjoys working with critical legacy systems in dynamic,
- scale environments? We’re looking for a motivated and
- oriented professional to join our IT team in Lisbon. You’ll play a key role in maintaining and enhancing vital infrastructure built on Cobol, JCL, CICS, DB2, and other mainframe technologies.

This is a hybrid role, giving you the flexibility to balance remote and
- site collaboration while contributing to the stability and evolution of core banking or industrial systems.

Requirements:

Solid
- on experience as a Cobol Developer, ideally in enterprise environments

Deep familiarity with CICS, MQ, CFT, MVS, and Shell scripting

Proficiency in JCL, DB2, and mainframe debugging techniques

Exposure to Jira, Confluence, Eclipse, and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git)

Strong analytical mindset and excellent
- solving skills

Team player with good communication skills and a proactive approach

Language skills: English: Minimum B2; French: B2 is a strong asset

Key Responsabilities:

Develop and maintain Cobol applications supporting essential business functions

Design and implement robust MQ and CFT integrations for secure data transmission

Write and manage JCL scripts for automated job scheduling and execution

Debug and optimize legacy code to ensure reliability and performance

Collaborate with
- functional teams (Analysts, Testers, Project Managers) to gather requirements and translate them into technical designs

Tune DB2 queries and ensure database consistency and performance

Contribute to team knowledge sharing and support junior developers where needed

Advantages of Joining Mo
Ongy:

International Mobility: Access to personalized relocation programs for new opportunities across Europe.

Career Development: Opportunities to work on diverse projects with
- edge technologies in various sectors.

Continuous Learning: Ongoing free training, certifications, and professional development.

Personal Growth: Collaborate with a global network of professionals to exchange ideas, foster creativity, and drive innovation in IT.

Diversity & Inclusion: We believe in equality and value diversity, creating a safe, inclusive environment for everyone.

@Mo
Ongy Group we stand for equality and value diversity. We create a safe, diverse environment where opportunities are equal for everyone! We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, disability, or any factor other than merit. All applications with skills needed for the position are welcome!