Cobol Developer

Our client brings together all B2B activities with independent entrepreneurs, including several supermarket chains. The applications you develop play a key role in enabling smooth and efficient collaboration with these business partners.

You will join a close-knit and experienced team of approximately 30 colleagues, including software engineers, application managers, and IT architects. You will also work closely with business and solution analysts to translate business needs into reliable technical solutions.

Core Responsibilities

• Development & Support: Develop, test, implement, and maintain COBOL programs for the proprietary B2B application suite. Key domains include invoicing, product data, pricing, and customer management.
• System Integration: Analyze and manage integrations between internal applications and external platforms and tools, ensuring reliable and seamless data flows.
• Incident Management: Investigate technical incidents, identify root causes, propose effective solutions, and follow issues through to resolution.
• Application Maintenance & Operations: Support the day-to-day operation of business-critical applications in collaboration with the helpdesk. This includes technical troubleshooting, priority assessment, daily system checks, process monitoring, and resolving operational issues.

Requirements

OS & Environment

Red Hat Linux running in a VMware virtualized environment

• Database & Integration: Enterprise Oracle 19 database integrated with ACUCOBOL 85 via EasyMap
• Web Services: COBOL-integrated web services developed using the Java SDK and Apache Ant, supporting HTTP/SOAP XML communication
• Application Hosting: IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) hosting Java-based web applications

3. Requirements

• Professional Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a COBOL Software Engineer. Hands-on experience with Enterprise Oracle databases is highly desirable.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong ability to quickly identify root causes and develop effective, targeted solutions.
• Adaptability & Learning Mindset: Curious, open-minded, and comfortable adapting to changing requirements, priorities, and environments.
• Communication & Collaboration: Customer-focused team player who works effectively with diverse stakeholders and can clearly communicate technical concepts and solutions.
• Ownership & Values: Strong sense of ownership and accountability, with a commitment to organizational growth and a culture of respect, openness, and teamwork.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in both Dutch and English is required. Dutch proficiency is essential, as source code comments are written in Dutch. Knowledge of French is considered an advantage.