COBOL Application Developer | $60/hr Remote
Crossing Hurdles · Canada
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $60,000 / year
- Canada
Job highlights
- Develop and maintain COBOL applications remotely.
- Collaborate with teams on technical solutions.
- Perform code reviews and debugging.
- Improve existing COBOL programs.
- Document system changes precisely.
About the role
COBOL Application Developer - Remote
Crossing Hurdles is seeking a dedicated and experienced COBOL Application Developer to join our remote team. This is a part-time contract role with flexible hours, offering the opportunity to work on critical COBOL-based applications.
Role Responsibilities
- Develop, enhance, and maintain COBOL-based applications in alignment with customer requirements and industry best practices.
- Collaborate with business analysts and other developers to translate functional requirements into robust technical solutions.
- Conduct detailed code reviews and debugging, ensuring the highest level of quality and reliability.
- Identify and resolve issues within existing COBOL programs to improve performance and user experience.
- Document new and updated processes, workflows, and system changes with clarity and precision.
- Participate actively in team meetings, providing technical insights and progress updates.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of software development processes and standards within the team.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience in COBOL development within enterprise environments.
- Strong knowledge of COBOL programming, including structured coding and debugging techniques.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
- Proficiency in documenting technical information and system processes in a clear, concise manner.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a remote, cross-functional team.
- Keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership in delivering quality solutions.
- Experience with mainframe environments and legacy systems integration.
- Familiarity with financial services, insurance, or similar verticals relying on COBOL-based infrastructure.
- Knowledge of complementary technologies such as JCL, CICS, or DB2.
Key skills/competency
- COBOL
- Application Development
- Debugging
- Code Review
- Technical Documentation
- Remote Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Mainframe
- Legacy Systems
- JCL
Skills & topics
- COBOL Developer
- COBOL
- Application Development
- Mainframe
- Legacy Systems
- JCL
- CICS
- DB2
- Remote Work
- Part-time Contract
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your COBOL development experience, mainframe skills, and any relevant industry experience.
- Showcase remote work skills: Emphasize your ability to collaborate effectively in a virtual environment and your proactive problem-solving approach.
- Prepare for the interview: Be ready to discuss your COBOL coding techniques, debugging strategies, and experience with legacy systems.
- Understand the role: Familiarize yourself with the responsibilities, especially in developing and maintaining COBOL applications, and document processes.
Technical preparation
Practice COBOL coding and debugging scenarios.,Review JCL, CICS, and DB2 fundamentals.,Understand mainframe environment concepts.,Prepare examples of legacy system integration.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex COBOL issue you resolved.,How do you ensure quality in your code?,How do you collaborate remotely with a team?,How do you approach documenting technical processes?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the hourly compensation for a COBOL Developer at Crossing Hurdles?
- The hourly compensation for a COBOL Developer at Crossing Hurdles ranges from $30 to $60 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Is this COBOL Developer position remote?
- Yes, this COBOL Developer position is fully remote, allowing you to work from any location.
- What is the expected commitment for the COBOL Developer role at Crossing Hurdles?
- The commitment for this COBOL Developer role is part-time, ranging from 10 to 40 hours per week, offering flexibility.
- What are the key technical skills required for the COBOL Developer position?
- Key technical skills include strong COBOL programming, structured coding, debugging techniques, experience with mainframe environments, and familiarity with JCL, CICS, or DB2.
- Does Crossing Hurdles require specific industry experience for the COBOL Developer role?
- While not strictly required, familiarity with financial services, insurance, or similar verticals relying on COBOL-based infrastructure is highly beneficial for the COBOL Developer role.
- What is the application process for the COBOL Developer role at Crossing Hurdles?
- The application process is brief and typically involves uploading your resume, a short interview, and submitting a form. It's estimated to take around 20 minutes.
- What kind of documentation is expected from the COBOL Developer?
- The COBOL Developer is expected to document new and updated processes, workflows, and system changes with clarity and precision.
- How does Crossing Hurdles handle code quality for COBOL applications?
- Crossing Hurdles emphasizes code quality through detailed code reviews and debugging to ensure the highest level of reliability and performance for COBOL applications.