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This position is ideal for professionals with deep legacy system expertise, a strong aptitude for problem-solving, and the ability to operate independently in distributed environments.This is a remote position aligned with PST working hours, with occasional monthly travel for onsite collaboration (all travel expenses fully covered).Key Responsibilities Legacy Application Development & Maintenance: Design, enhance, and support COBOL-based programs on AS/400 systems.Business Requirement Analysis: Translate business needs into technical specifications and functional code.Testing & Troubleshooting: Perform unit testing, debug COBOL applications, and resolve system and data integrity issues.Production Support: Diagnose and resolve real-time production issues to minimize system downtime.System Integration: Collaborate with business analysts, QA, and cross-functional technical teams to ensure seamless integration with other platforms.Documentation: Maintain accurate technical documentation, support materials, and knowledge base updates.Required Qualifications 12+ years of hands-on experience with COBOL programming on IBM AS/400 (iSeries).Proficiency in DB2 for i, embedded SQL, and Control Language Programming (CLP).Solid understanding of AS/400 system architecture, subsystems, job scheduling, batch/interactive processing, and library management.Skilled in debugging, performance tuning, and modernizing legacy COBOL applications.Familiarity with 5250 terminal emulators or green-screen user interfaces.Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.Self-driven, with a proven track record of delivering results in remote and distributed team environments.Compensation: $55.00 - $60.00 per hourAbout UsWe work to deliver profitability in your business - with effective communication, consulting, and interactive solutions. 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