Job Description:Location:Hybrid(Bucharest) R0Contract Type: Freelance (RO) SRL or PFA
Role OverviewWe are looking for an experienced
Senior COBOL Developer - Team Lead to join a large-scale enterprise project involving the development, maintenance, and evolution of
mission-critical mainframe applications.
In this role, you will combine
hands-on technical work with
team leadership responsibilities, acting as the main technical reference point for the team and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and coordinate a team of COBOL Developers, providing technical guidance and mentorship
- Remain hands-on in the development, maintenance, and enhancement of COBOL-based applications
- Analyze functional and technical requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions
- Ensure code quality, stability, and compliance with development standards
- Support production issues, bug fixing, and performance optimizations
- Act as the primary technical point of contact for stakeholders and project teams
- Participate in technical design discussions and architectural decisions
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices within the team
Required Skills & Experience- Strong hands-on experience as a Senior COBOL Developer in enterprise/mainframe environments
- Proven experience in a technical leadership or Team Lead role
- Solid understanding of mainframe architectures and legacy systems
- Experience with Pacbase is a strong plus (training can be provided if needed)
- Ability to work independently on complex systems while guiding a team
- Experience with maintenance, enhancement, and production support activities
Language Requirements- Fluent French - mandatory (both spoken and written)
- English - professional working proficiency
Nice-to-Have Skills- Experience in application modernization or system evolution projects
- Exposure to structured development methodologies
- Strong documentation and knowledge transfer skills
Required Skills:• French