Join Our Team as a Senior COBOL Developer
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Senior
About the Role:
Are you a highly skilled COBOL Developer with a passion for retail systems? We are looking for an experienced Senior COBOL Developer to join our team in Stockholm. In this role, you will play a critical part in developing, maintaining, and optimizing the systems that support our retail customers’ core business operations. Your expertise in COBOL will help ensure the reliability and efficiency of legacy systems while guiding their evolution towards modern technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- System Development & Maintenance: Develop and maintain COBOL-based applications vital to retail operations, ensuring their smooth performance and continuous improvement.
- Requirement Analysis: Collaborate with business analysts and retail customers to translate business needs into technical specifications.
- Performance Optimization: Enhance system performance, particularly during peak retail periods, by identifying and resolving bottlenecks.
- Integration: Work with IT teams to integrate COBOL systems with newer technologies, ensuring seamless operations.
- Legacy System Migration: Support the transition from legacy systems to modern platforms, safeguarding data integrity and minimizing business disruptions.
- Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation to facilitate ongoing development and maintenance.
- Mentorship: Mentor junior developers, helping them grow their skills in COBOL and related technologies.
Qualifications:
- Experience: 7-10 years of COBOL development experience, particularly within the retail industry.
- Technical Expertise:
- Proficient in COBOL, JCL, CICS, and DB2.
- Experience with mainframe environments (IBM Z series preferred).
- Knowledge of modern programming languages (e.g., Java, .NET) is a plus.
- Familiarity with system integration and API development.
- Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to develop innovative solutions for complex business processes.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills in English (Swedish is a plus), capable of explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Location: Must be based in or willing to relocate to Stockholm, Sweden.
Why Join Us?
- Impact: Contribute to mission-critical systems at the heart of leading retail brands.
- Growth: Enjoy professional development opportunities and work with cutting-edge technologies.
- Culture: Be part of a dynamic, collaborative team in a supportive environment.
How to Apply:
If you’re a seasoned COBOL developer with a strong interest in retail systems and a desire to work on impactful projects, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and suitability for this role.