Role Overview
COBOL Mainframe Developer – Head of Global Delivery Centre | Tech Recruitment Partner @ developrec
Location: Chester (Hybrid - 3 days on-site)
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum
Start Date: Urgent – early October
Sponsorship: Available for eligible candidates
An experienced Mainframe Developer is required to join a growing engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining scalable mainframe applications. The role involves working with COBOL, IMS, z/OS, and particularly IBM DB2 for database management and optimization.
This is an opportunity to work on one of the largest mainframe installations globally, supporting a critical payments platform with decades of proven stability. This is a long-term role with system longevity and consistent development opportunities.
The position includes handling remediation work, integrating new payment streams into global banking systems, and supporting a mission-critical legacy payments platform. The role also requires troubleshooting production issues, implementing enhancements, and ensuring long-term system stability.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, IMS, and z/OS.
* Manage and optimize IBM DB2 databases, ensuring high performance and reliability.
* Provide production support, bug fixes, and enhancements for legacy payment systems.
* Contribute to remediation projects and the onboarding of new payment streams into global banking platforms.
* Participate in Agile ceremonies and adhere to SDLC best practices, including requirements gathering, standards compliance, and collaboration with stakeholders.
* Work closely with both onshore and offshore teams to deliver stable and scalable solutions.
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Mainframe Developer, currently hands-on in COBOL and DB2.
* Strong technical expertise in IBM DB2, COBOL, IMS, and z/OS.
* Demonstrated knowledge of SDLC and Agile delivery practices.
* Ability to clearly articulate technical standards, requirements, and processes.
* Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across technical and business teams.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology
Industries
* IT Services and IT Consulting and Banking
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