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Sign inMainframe Developer (COBOL / DB2) required in Cape Town.
PBT Group is looking for experienced Mainframe Developers to join our team in Cape Town on a hybrid contract basis.
We are looking for developers with strong COBOL and DB2 experience who have solid hands-on experience within mainframe environments and are comfortable working across the development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain and enhance applications within a mainframe environment.
- Design, code, test and implement solutions using COBOL and DB2.
- Analyse business and technical requirements and translate these into effective technical solutions.
- Perform application enhancements, maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Develop and optimise DB2 queries and database solutions.
- Investigate and resolve production issues and system defects.
- Participate in code reviews, testing and quality assurance activities.
- Collaborate with technical teams, business stakeholders and other delivery teams.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation.
- Support continuous improvement and ensure solutions align with development and architectural standards.
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Mainframe Developer.
- Strong hands-on COBOL development experience.
- Strong DB2 experience.
- Solid understanding of mainframe development environments and SDLC processes.
- Experience with application maintenance, enhancements and production support.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a development team.
- Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Advantageous
- Experience with additional mainframe technologies and tools.
- Experience within financial services or other large enterprise environments.
- Exposure to Agile delivery methodologies.
- Relevant IT qualification.
If you are an experienced Mainframe Developer with strong COBOL and DB2 skills and are looking for a new opportunity in Cape Town, we would be interested in hearing from you.