COBOL + IDMS Programmer

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Senior COBOL professional to join a stable project focused on evolutionary and corrective maintenance and technical analysis of business-critical legacy architectures. Key Highlights: 1. Solid experience in evolutionary and corrective maintenance 2. Work on business-critical legacy architectures 3. Stability and consolidated technical context DESCRIPTION At SG Tech, we drive our clients' digital transformation by combining technological expertise, strategic vision, and a close, flexible, results-oriented way of working. With over 25 years of experience, we develop customized technological solutions and support organizations from definition through execution, always focusing on the project's real impact and the people who make it possible. Additionally, we are part of the HPS Group and operate with a clear commitment to innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement. We are currently looking to hire a Senior COBOL professional to join a stable project in Madrid, within a host technology environment with strong core systems emphasis. This position targets professionals with solid experience in evolutionary and corrective maintenance, technical analysis, and work on business-critical legacy architectures. The candidate must demonstrate technical seniority in mainframe environments and proven experience in COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, and—especially—IDMS (Integrated Database Management System). This requirement is strategic for the role; therefore, hands-on, operational experience with this technology is mandatory. We offer immediate incorporation into a Madrid-based project with a hybrid 3/2 work model, within a professional context demanding autonomy, technical communication skills, and quality orientation in highly demanding environments. The scheduled working hours are 42 hours per week from September to June, and 30 hours per week in July and August. This is an ideal opportunity for Senior COBOL professionals wishing to continue delivering value in critical environments, with stability, a consolidated technical context, and a work model that combines on-site presence and flexibility. REQUIREMENTS **Mandatory** * Minimum 5 years of experience in Senior COBOL roles. * Solid knowledge of Host environments. * Experience with JCL. * Experience with COBOL. * Experience with CICS. * Experience with DB2\. * Demonstrable experience with IDMS (Integrated Database Management System). * Ability to work on-site in a hybrid project in Madrid, under a 3/2 model\. * Availability for immediate incorporation. **Desirable** * Functional English proficiency at technical or project level.