KWAN

KWAN is a 100% Portuguese company that is part of the Rupeal Group, dedicated to IT Staffing, consulting, and outsourcing. KWAN exists because a developer believed in a different way of recruiting: treating people with the respect they deserve. Our goal is to be your go-to place for career advice and help you reach your dream job.

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Dev / Application Support (COBOL)

On-site

location Porto

date August 7, 2025

types Full-time

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We are looking for a Dev / Application Support (COBOL) to work hybrid in Porto who’s eager to embark on an exciting new opportunity!

Apply here:

https://rupeal.typeform.com/to/ol4gTH?opportunity=J%C3%A9ssica%20Marques&channel=ITJobs

About KWAN

We connect IT professionals with projects that match their skills, professional experience, and goals, then we offer a career progression program, delivered by in-house specialists - our People Experience Partners - to guide them through our journey with us.

What is this challenge about:

- Provide application support for IBM mainframe systems, utilizing COBOL, JCL, and IMS. This includes analyzing, troubleshooting, and resolving issues;

- Perform occasional development tasks, primarily focused on evolutionary and corrective maintenance of mainframe applications (COBOL, JCL and IMS);

- Manage the deployment of SaaS application packages provided by external vendors, utilizing our existing CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, XL Deploy, XL Release);

- Configure SaaS applications based on business requirements and collaborate with vendors to ensure seamless integration;

- Respond to support tickets from business users, providing timely solutions and escalating issues as needed to analysts or vendors;

- Monitor application performance and proactively identify potential problems;

- Collaborate with the business team, business analysts, QAs, and vendors to ensure smooth operation of payment applications;

- Contribute to the continuous improvement of our support processes and Kanban practices.

Does it sound exciting? Apply now!

https://rupeal.typeform.com/to/ol4gTH?opportunity=J%C3%A9ssica%20Marques&channel=ITJobs

What we are looking for:

- Experience in supporting IBM mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, and IMS;

- Development experience in these technologies is a strong plus;

- Experience with application deployment processes and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, XL Deploy, and XL Release;

- Experience supporting SaaS applications and managing vendor relationships;

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills;

- Excellent communication skills in English both written and spoken (C1 Level required);

- French language skills are a plus;

- Self-motivated and able to work autonomously within a Kanban team.

Do you meet most of the position requirements? Then grab this opportunity and apply now!

https://rupeal.typeform.com/to/ol4gTH?opportunity=J%C3%A9ssica%20Marques&channel=ITJobs

What we offer:

A project that matches your skills and ambitions, as well as your preferences for working policies and culture.

A competitive salary with awesome benefits and opportunities to leverage your knowledge and network to earn additional income.

An empowering and respectful work culture enriched with social and learning events.

A People Experience Partner specially assigned to you - your go-to career guide, responsible for supporting your growth, facilitating training, and ensuring your work-life balance at KWAN.

A relocation package and visa sponsorship for all our international hires.

Some Words From Our Colleagues:

“At KWAN, they make sure that I feel comfortable with the client I’m working for and that what I’m doing aligns with my career aspirations.” — Luis Caldeira, DevOps @ KWAN

Grab this opportunity, apply now!

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