Senior COBOL Engineer

Join DEPT® as a Senior COBOL Engineer

WHY DEPT®?

We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world.

DEPT® Argentina keeps growing fast and looking for individuals that are passionate about the development process and not timid about working directly with clients. Our philosophy is to hire smart, client-facing engineers that can both understand the client's business goals and write elegant code.

Please note that this is a freelance opportunity; however, full-time availability will be required for the stipulated duration of the project (approximately 3 months, to be confirmed).

What will your day be like?

• You’ll develop complex apps that are making a material impact on the world and will be seen by millions of users
• COBOL is what you’re an expert on.
• You’ll be a part of agile software development practices and peer/code reviews
• You’ll interface with clients. We estimate about 80% hands-on development and 20% client interaction & documentation

About You:

• You feel comfortable using English on a daily basis, having at least an upper intermediate oral level
• You have experience writing Software used by lots of people
• You have +5 years of experience working on COBOL and you are familiar with a programming language, such as C, Visual Basic, or Java.
• You’ve worked with, and have a good understanding of Database technologies, both SQL and NoSQL
• You’ve worked with, and have a good understanding of Version Control, preferably using git
• You’ve worked with Agile software processes before
• You’ve experience with PeopleSoft integrations
• You’re a natural problem-solver and willing to take initiative
• You enjoy talking to clients and are good distilling technical information for a variety of roles within a business

WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU:

DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.

We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work. Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place.

DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

"Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine."
DEPT® Team

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.