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Senior COBOL Developer (French Speaker)

Hybrid Lisbon, Portugal

Company Description

Inetum is a European leader in digital services. Inetum’s team of 28,000 consultants and specialists strive every day to make a digital impact for businesses, public sector entities and society. Inetum’s solutions aim at contributing to its clients’ performance and innovation as well as the common good.

Present in 19 countries with a dense network of sites, Inetum partners with major software publishers to meet the challenges of digital transformation with proximity and flexibility.

Driven by its ambition for growth and scale, Inetum generated sales of 2.5 billion euros in 2023.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Mainframe COBOL Developer (French Speaker) to join a challenging international project focused on the development and evolution of critical Mainframe applications. We seek an experienced and autonomous professional with strong communication skills, capable of collaborating effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance COBOL applications in a Mainframe environment.
  • Analyze functional and technical requirements and propose appropriate solutions.
  • Design, implement, and integrate APIs between systems.
  • Work with DB2 and MySQL databases, ensuring performance, stability, and reliability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams following Agile methodologies.
  • Ensure code quality, troubleshoot issues, and provide ongoing application support.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Your Profile:

  • Proven experience in COBOL development on Mainframe environments.
  • Strong knowledge of DB2, TSO, z/OS, and Mainframe architecture.
  • Experience with API integration and system interoperability.
  • Good knowledge of MySQL, Eclipse, and JIRA.
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Ability to work independently and proactively in complex environments.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Results-oriented mindset with a strong focus on quality.
  • French and English proficiency at B2 level or higher (mandatory).

Soft Skills:

  • Ability to adapt quickly to complex and business-critical environments.
  • Proactive attitude and ownership of assigned tasks.
  • Teamwork spirit and knowledge-sharing mindset.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and delivery excellence.

Additional Information

  • Workplace type: Hybrid (50% onsite, 50% remote).
  • Location: Parque das Nações, Lisboa.

Source: the employer's careers page. Last checked 2026-10-28. Posted 2026-10-26.

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