{"id":7249,"date":"2026-07-09T14:07:46","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T14:07:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itdsportugal.com\/it-jobs\/senior-cobol-developer-banking-applications\/"},"modified":"2026-07-27T10:27:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T10:27:26","slug":"senior-cobol-developer-banking-applications","status":"publish","type":"matador-job-listings","link":"https:\/\/itdsportugal.com\/en\/it-jobs\/senior-cobol-developer-banking-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior COBOL Developer \u2013 Banking Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Unleash your expertise in core banking systems \u2014 drive innovation and sustainment at the forefront of financial services!<\/strong><\/p> <p>Porto-based opportunity with hybrid work model (up to 3 remote days\/week).<\/p> <p>As a <strong>Senior COBOL Developer<\/strong>, you will be working for our client, a leading player in the banking industry, managing and maintaining critical applications within the group&#8217;s financial ecosystem. Your contribution will ensure the stability and evolution of foundational banking applications, supporting millions of customers across France and Europe. This role offers a unique chance to deepen your expertise and participate in impactful digital transformation initiatives.<\/p> <p><strong>Your main responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Analyze, design, develop, and test enhancements and maintenance campaigns for core banking applications.<\/li> <li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand application needs and deliver reliable solutions.<\/li> <li>Contribute to project planning, estimation, and documentation activities.<\/li> <li>Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues within COBOL, JCL, CICS, Endevor, and DB2 environments.<\/li> <li>Assist in the integration and testing of optional components such as Pacbase.<\/li> <li>Ensure compliance with existing standards and best practices throughout development cycles.<\/li> <li>Provide ongoing support and improvement of existing legacy systems.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>You&#8217;re ideal for this role if you have:<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Minimum of 9 years of experience in COBOL development, particularly within banking or financial services.<\/li> <li>Strong technical expertise in COBOL, JCL, CICS, Endevor, and DB2.<\/li> <li>Experience working on maintenance campaigns and application evolution projects.<\/li> <li>Ability to analyze complex system requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.<\/li> <li>Proven ability to operate in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>It is a strong plus if you have:<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of Pacbase or similar legacy technologies.<\/li> <li>Experience with banking applications or financial systems.<\/li> <li>Relevant certifications in mainframe development or project management.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>Language Required for the role:<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Fluent in English and French.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>Eligibility for the role:<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>#MAKEYourCareerBETTER<\/strong><\/p> <p>Interested? 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