The client seeks experienced COBOL Developers to join a dedicated team supporting a long-standing in-house system, the SOLD application , which underpins critical dealing and accounting functions. With over four decades of operational history, the SOLD application remains central to the clients business processes. This engagement focuses on stabilizing, sustaining, and modernizing the platform while ensuring robust performance across both intra-day and overnight operations. These are remote roles (anywhere) , although initial collaboration may include some in-person onboarding time in Pune, India , to ensure effective knowledge transfer during the early stages. Key Responsibilities Application Maintenance & Support Identify, triage, and resolve issues across SCOBOL, COBOL85, and Pathway-based programs. Monitor and support batch processes running intra-day and overnight to ensure seamless execution. Manage and resolve application incidents to minimize downtime and maintain business continuity. Development & Enhancements Extend and enhance existing functionality within SCOBOL, COBOL85, and related modules. Support integration initiatives with MQ and CONNECT:DIRECT , ensuring optimized data flow. Develop and optimize ENSCRIBE databases and ENFORM reports to improve reporting and transactional efficiency. System & Utilities Expertise Apply TMF for transaction integrity and recovery. Utilize HPE Nonstop Utilities (FUP, TEDIT, PERUSE, etc.) for system administration and troubleshooting. Support and tune Pathway applications to maintain high availability and performance standards. Knowledge Transfer & Best Practices Produce and maintain clear, detailed documentation for all development and maintenance activities. Engage in collaborative knowledge sharing to ensure continuity across teams. Champion best practices in coding standards, testing methodology, and secure deployment processes. Qualifications & Experience Strong proficiency in SCOBOL , COBOL85 , and Pathway development. Hands-on experience with HPE Nonstop systems and related utilities. Familiarity with ENSCRIBE , ENFORM , MQ , and CONNECT:DIRECT environments. Solid understanding of batch processing , incident management , and transaction control (TMF) . Ability to work collaboratively in remote, distributed teams. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Engagement Details Contract Duration: 1218 months (full-time, 5 days per week) Start Date: Within the next few weeks (flexible for candidates currently engaged; availability within 6090 days considered) Location: Remote (anywhere); preference for candidates able to spend the first few weeks in Pune, India Rate: Up to £130 per day Number of Roles: 2–3 positions available (additional candidates encouraged for pipeline consideration) About the Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the modernization of a mission-critical legacy system, ensuring its resilience and adaptability for future business needs. Developers will work alongside an experienced team dedicated to maintaining stability while driving strategic technical evolution. Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At Tribes , we are committed to building diverse and inclusive teams. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Every candidate will be considered on the basis of merit, capability, and potential to contribute meaningfully to the client’s success. Apply on our webiste: https://app.tribes.agency/view-job/zYuAnoPG-cobol-developer-legacy-application-modernization-remote-anywhere
Location: Remote anywhere in India Contract: Full-time, 2 years (104 weeks / 521 days) About the Role The client seeks an experienced Tandem Developer with strong expertise in SCOBOL and COBOL85 to join a dedicated development team supporting a long-standing enterprise system. The successful candidate will join a group of four developers working on the SOLD application , an in-house platform with over 40 years of operational history that underpins key dealing and accounting functions . This role involves sustaining, enhancing, and modernizing a mission-critical system while ensuring stability across both intra-day and overnight processes. The developer will play a key role in maintaining the reliability and performance of the application while progressively introducing improvements aligned with modernization goals. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and enhance programs written in SCOBOL and COBOL85 within a Tandem (HP NonStop) environment. Collaborate with the client’s internal technical and operations teams to ensure consistent system stability and performance. Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, particularly around overnight batch processing. Participate in enhancement projects aimed at modernizing the existing application architecture. Work closely with other members of the development team to share knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement efforts. Support ongoing testing, deployment, and documentation activities to maintain system integrity and traceability. Required Skills & Experience Proven hands-on experience in SCOBOL and COBOL85 programming. Demonstrated experience working in a Tandem (HP NonStop) environment. Strong understanding of legacy system maintenance, data flows, and batch processing. Ability to work effectively within a distributed team supporting a long-established enterprise platform. Excellent problem-solving skills and an analytical approach to identifying and resolving issues. Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset when interacting with client stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience supporting or modernizing financial systems. Familiarity with banking or accounting-related applications . Ability to work independently while managing complex technical requirements. Engagement Details Contract Duration: 2 years (104 weeks / 521 days). Work Schedule: Full-time. Location: Remote (anywhere), ideally based in India. Onboarding: Preferred availability to attend the Pune office up to 2 days per week during the initial onboarding months to accelerate familiarization, after which the position will transition to fully remote (5 days per week) . Interview Process: The client’s technical interview will include scenario-based questions designed to assess practical experience and problem-solving approaches within a Tandem development environment. About the Client The client is a global financial institution maintaining a complex, high-availability system landscape supporting trading and accounting operations. This engagement focuses on long-term system stability and gradual modernization, ensuring the continued reliability of key financial processes. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Tribes is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion . We believe diverse teams create stronger outcomes and a more innovative environment. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.