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COBOL Programmer

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Town of Poland, Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York, 14701, USA
Listing for: Select Minds LLC
Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Town of Poland

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Skill Development
  • 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: 12+ 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.
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