Senior Cobol Developer

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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.

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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.

• 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.

• 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 Dev Ops 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.

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below. The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand new position.

The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role. It does not represent a maximum limit — in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate. Information on benefits is here.

Role

Location:

British Columbia / Ontario
Annual Salary Range: $69,450 to $119,450
FY26

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time
Job function:
Information Technology and Engineering
Industries:
Software Development

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