Cobol Developer
2 days ago
Position: COBOL Modernisation Engineer
Reports to: Development Lead
Key Relationships: Development Team and Operations Team, Solutions Architects, Testing team
Role Purpose:
We are seeking a skilled COBOL Modernisation Engineer to support our transition from an RMCOBOL-based system to a modern C# .NET platform. This role involves analysing legacy RMCOBOL code, collaborating with stakeholders to design effective migration strategies, and ensuring smooth system transformation. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about legacy systems, modern programming languages, and technology modernisation projects.
Key Responsibilities:
System Development and Engineering:
Analyse, troubleshoot, and refactor legacy RMCOBOL code to facilitate migration to C# .NET.
Assist in developing new solutions on the .NET platform.
Collaborate with product managers, analysts, and engineers to design effective solutions.
Implement coding best practices, including testing protocols, version control, and documentation.
Provide support for bug fixes and maintenance of both legacy and new systems.
Cybersecurity and Compliance:
Adhere to cybersecurity standards and protocols to protect data integrity.
Ensure compliance with industry regulations through sound engineering practices.
Participate in security audits and risk assessments.
Identify potential issues during development and communicate them proactively.
Collaboration:
Work closely with other developers, testers, and product managers to ensure smooth project execution.
Collaborate with external vendors, consultants, and internal teams on project needs.
Support an agile work environment by participating in stand-ups, planning meetings, and retrospectives.
Knowledge & Skills:
Non-negotiable - Strong knowledge of COBOL systems, ideally RMCOBOL.
Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
2+ years of experience in software development, preferably working on migration or modernisation projects.
Working knowledge of C# .NET
Working knowledge of SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL).
Working knowledge of APIs and microservices.
Working knowledge of version control tools (github) and CI/CD practices.
Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA, Scrum).
Experience using GenAI coding assistants for documenting, refactoring and writing code.
Behavioural Competencies
Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to changing priorities.
Eager to learn new technologies and approaches, with a willingness to teach others.
Demonstrates a collaborative and inclusive approach to teamwork, fostering an environment of mutual respect and open communication
Consistently shows adaptability and flexibility to meet team needs, taking initiative to resolve conflicts constructively and maintaining a focus on shared success
Excellent communication skills. Clearly explains technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
A customer-centric approach to software delivery.
Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
Innovative thinker who embraces change and seeks continuous improvement.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
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