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Cobol Developer

Korn Ferry
Jersey, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 3/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/23/2026

We have partnered with our client in their search for a Cobol Developer in Plano, TX.
Responsibilities
Job responsibilities

  • Executes software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
  • Creates secure and high-quality production code and maintains algorithms that run synchronously with appropriate systems
  • Produces design artifacts for complex applications while being accountable for ensuring design constraints are met by software code development
  • Proactively identifies hidden problems and patterns in data and uses these insights to drive improvements to coding hygiene and system architecture
  • Contributes to software engineering communities of practice and events that explore new and emerging technologies
  • Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect

Skills Required

  • Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 3 years of applied experience in Cobol Development.
  • Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
  • Hands-on experience in Mainframe Cobol programming, IMS, DB2
  • Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages
  • Overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle
  • Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages

Education & Work Experience

  • Degree BS BA or Equivalent
  • 3 years Work Experience Cobol Developer

Title Software Engineer
Location Jersey City, NJ
Compensation: $55-70/hr
Client Industry Financial


About Korn Ferry


Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com

Salary : $55 - $70

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