Cobol Developer - Modernizing Legacy Systems & Mainframe Integration Lisboa

Cobol Developer - Modernizing 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)

Eligibility: Candidates must hold a valid work permit for Portugal

Position Overview:

Are you passionate about the backbone of critical business systems? Do you have a knack for maintaining and evolving mainframe environments that keep industries moving? We’re looking for a Cobol Developer who thrives in complex enterprise landscapes and enjoys tackling technical challenges with confidence and precision.

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Cobol Developer in enterprise environments

Expertise in CICS, MQ, CFT, MVS, and Shell scripting

Strong skills in JCL, DB2, and mainframe debugging

Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Eclipse, and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git)

Analytical mindset,
- solving skills, and a proactive attitude

Team player with excellent communication

Language skills: English B2 minimum

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!