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Senior Cobol Developer

Accenture

Accenture

Software Engineering
Multiple locations
Posted on Dec 4, 2025

Senior Cobol Developer

multiple locations +view all Job No. r00300346 Full-time

Job Description

ARE YOU READY to step up and take your technology expertise to the next level?

There is never a typical day at Accenture, but that’s why we love it here! This is an extraordinary chance to begin a rewarding career at Accenture Technology. Immersed in a digitally-compassionate and innovation-led environment, here is where you can help top clients shift to the New using leading-edge technologies on the most ground-breaking projects imaginable.

Cloud First - Software Engineering is a high performing team to join! We focus on client adoption of disruptive technologies, technology architecture and providing specialized skills related to integration, custom software engineering, testing, application modernization, agile and more. We help our clients with the most complex projects including working in open web platforms, DevOps platforms as well as intelligent Computing and Architecture enhancement.

The Work:

The Mainframe COBOL Senior Developer is a highly experienced technical specialist responsible for designing, developing, enhancing, and maintaining COBOL-based applications running on mainframe platforms. This role combines deep hands-on expertise in COBOL, JCL, and related mainframe components with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The Senior Developer collaborates closely with architects, analysts, integration teams, and operations to ensure reliable delivery of business-critical batch and online processes.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of hands-on COBOL development experience in a mainframe environment.
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • COBOL, JCL, TSO/ISPF, REXX (optional)
    • DB2 (SQL, SPUFI, QMF), VSAM, flat files
    • CICS/IMS for online applications
    • File processing, copybooks, utilities (SORT, IDCAMS, IEBGENER, etc.)
  • Strong debugging skills using system logs, dumps, Abend-AID, Fault Analyzer, or equivalent tools.
  • Experience with version control (Endevor, Changeman, ISPW, Git-based for re-hosted systems).
  • Eligible for reliability clearance.

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Nice-to-Have:

  • Experience with Hogan systems, Unisys mainframe, or other financial core platforms.
  • Experience with Micro Focus/Rocket Mainframe Express, Enterprise Developer, or cloud re-hosting.
  • Familiarity with mainframe DevOps and automated testing frameworks.
  • Exposure to modernization initiatives (API enablement, code refactoring, data migration).
  • Knowledge of MQ, APIs, distributed integrations, or ETL tools.
  • Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments.

Locations

Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario - Toronto

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