# Senior Cobol Developer Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/senior-cobol-developer Company: E-Merge IT Recruitment Category: Information & Communication Technology Location: South Africa, Johannesburg, Gauteng Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: Hybrid Published: 2026-10-05 Expires: 2026-12-04 ## Job Description Are you an experienced COBOL Developer looking for your next opportunity? Join our team and play a key role in developing, maintaining, enhancing, and supporting critical business applications. If you have 8+ years of recent COBOL development or application maintenance experience and are ready to take on a senior-level role, we’d love to hear from you! What we are looking for: Appropriate tertiary qualification or IT qualification8+ years of commercial development experienceStrengths to lie in Cobol (5 years experience) Proficiency in AcuCOBOL or Micro Focus COBOLKnowledge of FlexGen RADE will be advantageousDetailed understanding of Application Maintenance Procedures and the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Basic proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPointWhat you’ll be doing: Code, debug and unit-test programs, including new applications and modifications to existing programsDesign and develop simple to moderately complex programs in line with defined technical specifications and standardsPrepare and maintain comprehensive system documentation throughout the SDLC, including design, programming, testing and release phasesProvide technical documentation support to project teams, including user manuals and training materialsInvestigate user requests and incidents, identify root causes and implement appropriate solutionsPerform application maintenance activities in accordance with established proceduresDevelop, debug and unit-test enhancements and modifications to existing systemsExecute assigned duties in accordance with IT and Operations standardsMaintain a strong understanding of application maintenance processes, development methodologies and technical standardsEnsure compliance with all relevant organisational policies, procedures, standards and controlsReference number for this position is GZ61542 which is a permanent position based in Sunninghill / Hybrid offering a salary of R1.2m per annum, negotiable based on experience and ability. Contact Garth on [[garthz@e-merge.co.za]] or call 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities. Are you ready for a change of scenery? We are a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates a wide range of opportunities, ensuring we successfully match the right technology professionals with the right roles. Do you know a developer or technology specialist looking for a new opportunity? We pay cash for successful referrals! ## Requirements Apply by email: garthz@e-merge.co.za ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.