Banking Sector | Cobol Developer (French)

Company Description

At Devoteam, we believe that technology with strong human values can actively drive change for the better. Discover how Tech for People unlocks the future, creating a positive impact on the people and the world around us. We are a global leading player in Digital Transformation for leading organisations across EMEA, with a revenue of €1B. We believe in transforming technology to create value for our clients, partners and employees in a world where technology is developed for people. We are proud of the culture we have built together. We are proud of our people at the service of technology. We are proud of our diverse environment. Because we are #TechforPeople. Join our multidisciplinary team of Cloud experts, Designers, Business consultants, Security experts, Engineers, Developers and other extraordinary talents, spread across more than 20 EMEA countries. Become one of our +10.000 tech and business leaders on cloud, data and cyber security. Let’s fuse creativity with technology together and build innovative solutions that actively change things for the better.

Job Description

• Develop, maintain, and enhance COBOL applications to meet business requirements.  
• Write efficient, clean, and well-documented COBOL code for various applications, particularly legacy systems.  
• Analyze business needs and translate them into technical specifications and solutions.  
• Perform system analysis, debugging, and troubleshooting to resolve issues within COBOL applications.  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, to ensure seamless integration with other systems and services.  
• Optimize COBOL programs for performance, scalability, and reliability.  
• Test and validate COBOL applications to ensure they meet functional requirements and quality standards.  
• Participate in code reviews and adhere to best coding practices and standards.  
• Assist in the migration and modernization of legacy COBOL systems to newer technologies, when applicable.  
• Maintain and update COBOL documentation, including program logic and functional specifications, to ensure proper system knowledge transfer.  
• Support and enhance the operation of legacy systems, providing ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting as required.  
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in COBOL development and legacy system management.

Qualifications

• Academic background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field;
• Experience in COBOL programming;
• Knowledge with DB2, CICS, JCL;
• Skills in SQL and data manipulation are valued;
• Proficiency in French;
• Advanced level of English is a plus;

Additional Information

Devoteam Group works for equal opportunities, promoting its employees based on merit, and actively fights against all forms of discrimination. We are convinced that diversity contributes to the creativity, dynamism, and excellence of our organization. All of our vacancies are open to people with disabilities.