COBOL Application Developer – Remote (UAE)

Position: COBOL Developer
Job Type: Part-Time
Location: Remote
Compensation: $30 – $60 per hour
Commitment: 10–40 hours per week

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced COBOL Developer to join our team on a part-time remote basis. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong experience in enterprise COBOL development, mainframe systems, and legacy application support.

You will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving COBOL-based applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable technical solutions, and helping optimize performance across existing systems.

This is a great opportunity for professionals who enjoy working with mission-critical legacy infrastructure while contributing to long-term system stability and modernization efforts.

Key Responsibilities

As a COBOL Developer, you will:

• Develop, enhance, and maintain COBOL-based applications in line with business requirements and industry best practices
• Collaborate with business analysts and other developers to translate functional requirements into robust technical solutions
• Conduct detailed code reviews, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure high quality, reliability, and performance
• Identify and resolve issues within existing COBOL programs to improve system efficiency and user experience
• Document new and updated:
  • Processes
  • Workflows
  • System changes
  • Technical procedures
• Participate actively in team meetings, providing:
  • Technical insights
  • Progress updates
  • Recommendations for improvement
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of software development processes, standards, and best practices

Requirements

To be successful in this role, candidates should have:

• Hands-on experience in COBOL development within enterprise environments
• Strong knowledge of COBOL programming, including:
  • Structured coding practices
  • Debugging techniques
  • Maintenance of legacy systems
• Experience working with mainframe environments and legacy system integrations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to clearly explain complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong technical documentation skills, with the ability to write clear and concise system/process documentation
• Proven ability to work effectively in a remote, cross-functional team
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Self-motivation and a strong sense of ownership in delivering quality solutions

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with the following experience will stand out:

• Experience in industries that rely heavily on COBOL infrastructure, such as:
  • Financial services
  • Insurance
  • Other enterprise legacy-system environments
• Familiarity with complementary mainframe technologies such as:
  • JCL
  • CICS
  • DB2

Compensation & Work Structure

• Pay: $30 – $60 per hour
• Job Type: Part-Time
• Location: Fully Remote
• Commitment: 10–40 hours per week

This flexible structure makes the role suitable for experienced developers looking for contract-style or part-time work while contributing to important enterprise systems.

Application Process

The application process takes approximately 20 minutes and includes:

• Upload your resume, Complete a 15-minute interview, Submit the required application form

How to Apply?

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