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Mainframe Developer - COBOL IMS DB2

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Job Description - Mainframe Developer - COBOL IMS DB2

Our Story
Unum Technology Centre in Carlow serves as a strategic software development and IT services centre supporting Unum, a leading provider of income protection in the US. Our team of IT professionals build solutions and critical business applications to digitally transform the way we do business.

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer skilled in COBL to design, build, and enhance features across our application portfolio. In this role, you will take ownership of complex development tasks, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and contribute to continuous improvement within an agile environment. You’ll play a key role in delivering high‑quality, customer‑focused software that drives real business value.

The Role

  • Design, develop, maintain, and test new and existing software features.
  • Lead complex development tasks and contribute to estimation and planning.
  • Write clean, well‑documented code and support automated and manual testing.
  • Collaborate daily with the agile team, reporting progress and impediments.
  • Work closely with Business Analysts, UX Designers, Test Engineers, and Technical Support to ensure smooth delivery.
  • Participate in code reviews and retrospectives, contributing to continuous improvement.
  • Support proof‑of‑concepts, prototyping, and adherence to architectural standards.
  • Keep ALM tools updated and ensure transparency on project status.
  • Focus on delivering customer value and enhancing user experience.

What you offer

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science preferred, or equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years of professional software development experience.

Technical Skills

Required:

  • COBOL, IMS, DB2, JCL, VSAM

Beneficial:

  • SCLM, CICS, Control‑M

Core Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
  • Experience working in Agile environments.
  • Self‑motivated, quality‑driven, and results‑oriented.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Effective team player, comfortable collaborating across functions.

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    What We Offer
    Our size and successful history in Carlow means we can offer you exceptional development and progression, supported by continual learning programs, IT Certifications & third level tuition reimbursement. We offer work-life-balance with flexible working arrangements (including hybrid) and initiatives in support of your well-being. Our attractive range of benefits and reward initiatives includes competitive compensation, 25 days annual leave, paid health insurance, pension scheme, annual performance-based bonus, paid maternity/paternity/adoptive leave, reward programs, and an opportunity to engage with charity and community activities.

    Company:

    Unum
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