VAX COBOL Lead Senior Programmer

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Job Title: VAX Cobol Lead Senior Programmer

Type: Subcontractor (Insuide IR35)Location: London (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite in Kensington)Duration: 6-12 months - ASAP START

Role Summary:

We are looking for a highly experienced Cobol Lead Developer with a strong background in VAXVMS to lead the support and enhancement of mission-critical Legacy applications.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead development and maintenance of Cobol applications on VAXVMS

  • Collaborate with business and client teams to gather and prioritize requirements

  • Design, estimate, and implement application fixes and enhancements

  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across Cobol/VAX environments

  • Support end users and guide development teams technically

  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement long-term solution

Required Skills:
  • 10+ years of Cobol programming experience

  • Strong expertise in VAXVMS systems and file/database management

  • Proficient with VAX Cobol compilers and utilities

  • Experience with ICMS tools and RDB databases

  • Excellent debugging, communication, and leadership skills

Preferred:
  • Experience with industry-specific VAXVMS applications

  • Exposure to other Legacy technologies

  • Understanding of Agile practices

If this is something you are interested in, please apply here, and if you know anyone who may be interested, please send this advert their way.

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