Job Title: VAX Cobol Lead Senior ProgrammerType: Subcontractor (Insuide IR35)Location: London (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite in Kensington)Duration: 6-12 months - ASAP STARTRole Summary:We are looking for a highly experienced Cobol Lead Developer with a strong background in VAXVMS to lead the support and enhancement of mission-critical Legacy applications.Key Responsibilities:Lead development and maintenance of Cobol applications on VAXVMSCollaborate with business and client teams to gather and prioritize requirementsDesign, estimate, and implement application fixes and enhancementsTroubleshoot and resolve technical issues across Cobol/VAX environmentsSupport end users and guide development teams technicallyConduct root cause analysis and implement long-term solutionRequired Skills:10+ years of Cobol programming experienceStrong expertise in VAXVMS systems and file/database managementProficient with VAX Cobol compilers and utilitiesExperience with ICMS tools and RDB databasesExcellent debugging, communication, and leadership skillsPreferred:Experience with industry-specific VAXVMS applicationsExposure to other Legacy technologiesUnderstanding of Agile practicesIf this is something you are interested in, please apply here, and if you know anyone who may be interested, please send this advert their way. ..... full job details .....