Mainframe Developer (COBOL)

About this role

The company is engaging COBOL Developers to contribute their expertise to a high-impact customer project. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Skills

Key responsibilities

• Analyze, interpret, and provide guidance on existing COBOL codebases for the creation of AI training data.
• Develop clear, accurate documentation of COBOL logic, workflows, and business rules to inform AI-driven systems.
• Evaluate sample code and project scenarios, offering expert feedback and identification of potential edge cases or ambiguities.
• Review and annotate COBOL scripts or pseudo-code, supporting the development of robust machine learning datasets.
• Contribute to designing test cases and scenario outlines that represent real-world COBOL applications.
• Collaborate with project coordinators and other technical experts through effective written and verbal communication.
• Ensure technical accuracy and completeness in all submitted materials to enhance AI learning outcomes.

Preferred qualifications

• Proven experience and deep proficiency in COBOL development across diverse business domains.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to decode complex legacy systems and articulate their function.
• Demonstrated capability to produce precise, user-friendly technical documentation.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with attention to clarity and detail.
• Previous experience with large-scale migration, integration, or modernization projects (a plus).
• Familiarity with mainframe environments and related tooling.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage deliverables, and meet project milestones in a remote setting.