COBOL Developer - MicroFocus Enterprise Server

We are seeking a skilled COBOL Developer with hands-on experience in MicroFocus

Enterprise Server to join our long term care insurance systems team. The successful candidate

will be responsible for supporting, debugging, and modifying COBOL code that powers our

third-party administrative platform. This role will be heavily involved in system

modifications to support data conversions and the onboarding of closed block long term care

insurance clients.

Experience with Eclipse IDE for mainframe development and strong debugging, compilation,

and integration testing skills are essential. Insurance industry knowledge—particularly in Long

Term Care insurance claims—is highly desirable. Familiarity with Java is a plus but not

required.

Key Responsibilities

 Develop, maintain, and debug COBOL programs running on MicroFocus Enterprise

Server.

 Use Eclipse IDE for coding, compiling, and version management of mainframe

programs.

 Perform advanced debugging and integration testing to ensure code quality and system

reliability.

 Support system modifications required during client closed block data conversions.

 Collaborate with business analysts, conversion teams, and QA to identify and resolve

issues.

 Document technical specifications, test results, and system changes.

 Participate in production support, including troubleshooting and issue resolution for

existing systems.

 Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration between

COBOL modules and other technologies.

Qualifications

 Required:

o 10+ years of experience in COBOL development.

o Strong hands-on experience with MicroFocus Enterprise Server.

o Proficiency using Eclipse IDE for mainframe development and code compilation.

o Advanced debugging and problem-solving skills.

o Experience with integration testing and validating system changes.

o Knowledge of the insurance industry, preferably Long Term Care claims.

o Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.

o Excellent communication skills to collaborate across technical and business

teams.

o Detail-oriented with a focus on code quality and reliability.

o Ability to work independently as well as within a collaborative team environment.

 Preferred (Nice-to-Have):

o Exposure to Java development or the ability to collaborate with Java teams.

o Familiarity with data conversions and system migrations in insurance platforms.

o Understanding of batch cycles and scheduling tools.