Johannesburg: Intermediate COBOL Developer – Johannesburg – R800k PA posted by E-Merge

Do you dream in mainframes and secretly think COBOL is cooler than TikTok?

When you hear the word “legacy,” do you think of rock-solid, mission-critical systems – not just family heirlooms?

If you’re a COBOL Developer with a few years under your belt and a passion for building stable, scalable platforms, this is your chance to bring your retro coding powers to the future of banking.

What you’ll need:

• 3+ years COBOL experience
• 1+ year with HOGAN
• 4+ years new program development experience
• Ability to code programs to spec and investigate required changes
• Strong documentation skills (impact analyses, design notes, etc.)
• Confidence in sharing knowledge and collaborating with your team
• Clear communication of risks and timelines to leadership

Bonus points for:

• Degree in B.Comm, B.Eng, BSc Eng, BSc Informatics, or similar
• Solid system design experience
• Exposure to multiple programming languages

What’s in it for you?

• Permanent role based in Johannesburg
• R800k per annum CTC (negotiable depending on your experience & skill)
• The chance to keep legacy systems alive while shaping the next era of banking tech

Reference Number: GZ60818

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