




Job Summary: NEORIS, part of EPAM, is seeking a COBOL/Mainframe Developer to analyze, modify, and test COBOL components, migrating functionalities to Db2 on z/OS. Key Highlights: 1. Digital Accelerator with over 20 years of experience 2. Multicultural and startup-oriented culture that fosters innovation and learning 3. Participation in stable projects with a high technical component NEORIS, now part of EPAM, is a Digital Accelerator helping companies step into the future, with over 20 years of experience as Digital Partners to some of the world’s leading companies. We are over 4,000 professionals across 11 countries, with a multicultural, startup-style culture where we foster innovation, continuous learning, and the creation of high-impact solutions for our clients. **We are looking for: COBOL/Mainframe Developer** **Hybrid Position in Madrid** **Key Responsibilities:** * Analyze, modify, and test COBOL components to replace IDMS-based functionalities, ensuring correct migration to Db2 on z/OS. * Adapt and optimize COBOL code with SQL/Db2 (cursors, commits, locks, precompilation) and Db2 table access. * Design, execute, and document unit and integration tests; collaborate on defect resolution and hardening activities. * Participate in the cutover plan: final testing, incremental synchronization, error control, and rollback execution if required. * Prepare and maintain JCLs, batch jobs, and deployment artifacts; collaborate with global Legacy Transformation teams under agile practices. * Document technical and functional changes, promoting quality best practices and observability on mainframe. **Requirements:** **Mandatory:** * 3+ years of recent COBOL development experience on mainframe (z/OS). * Practical experience with Db2 for z/OS (embedded SQL, precompilers, DCLGEN, transaction control). * Solid knowledge of JCL, TSO/ISPF, and PDS/PDSE library usage. * Verifiable experience in migrations from IDMS or other legacy data models to Db2, including structural and access logic adjustments. * Experience in unit and integration testing within mainframe environments and incident management across the lifecycle. * Advanced Spanish; intermediate English (for collaboration with global teams). **Desirable:** * Knowledge of CICS, concurrency control, and Db2 performance tuning (indexes, EXPLAIN, BIND options). * Experience with mainframe change/versioning tools (e.g., Endevor, ChangeMan) and schedulers (Control-M or others). * Experience in mainframe modernization projects and production cutover/rollback plans. * Domain knowledge in Insurance (prior experience with MAPFRE or other insurers is desirable). * IBM certifications (Db2, z/OS) or equivalent training; familiarity with API/ETL integration. **We Offer** * Permanent contract with competitive salary * Flexible working arrangements and possibility of remote work. * Personalized career development plan and continuous training (certifications, English, etc.). * Participation in stable projects with a high technical component. * Flexible working hours and focus on work-life balance. * Social benefits tailored to your needs We invite you to learn more about us at http://www.neoris.com, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram: @NEORIS. Lucia García #LI-LG4


