COBOL Programmer for the National Register

12 months - Brussels Belgium

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Intro

RELYzIT Talent is seeking a seasoned COBOL Programmer to join our client’s mission-critical eProtocol project within the National Register. This freelance opportunity places you at the heart of digital transformation, enabling secure electronic identity for foreign diplomatic personnel in Belgium. Join a community where your expertise shapes the future of public digital services.

Why This Role Matters (Mission & Outcomes)

The eProtocol project is pivotal for modernizing identity management and secure access to public online services for a key international audience. As a COBOL Programmer, your work will directly impact the issuance of electronic identity cards, ensuring seamless authentication and digital inclusion for foreign diplomats. Your contributions will drive operational excellence, security, and innovation at a national scale.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing, developing, and maintaining COBOL applications within the central mainframe system to support the eProtocol project.
• Implementing new transaction and management products as defined in project analyses, ensuring robust and scalable solutions.
• Testing and validating new functionalities to guarantee reliability and compliance with project requirements.
• Continuously optimizing, adapting, and enhancing existing functionalities to meet evolving business and technical needs.
• Managing the impact of new developments on the overall system, ensuring seamless integration and minimal disruption.
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including analysts, architects, and project stakeholders, to deliver high-impact outcomes.
• Providing ongoing support and maintenance for deployed applications, proactively identifying and resolving issues.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven expertise as a Mainframe Developer, with confirmed experience in COBOL programming.
• Strong ownership mindset, with a passion for building reliable, high-impact solutions in complex environments.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems independently and collaboratively, driving projects from concept to completion.
• Experience in adapting and optimizing legacy systems to meet modern requirements.
• Commitment to quality, security, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of French or Dutch is a plus.
• Availability to work on-site in Brussels (remote work is not available for this role).

Technical Skills

• COBOL (Confirmed proficiency required)
• Mainframe development and maintenance
• Testing and validation of mainframe applications
• System integration and impact management

Other Requirements

• Freelance position with a 12-month project duration
• On-site presence required in Brussels, Belgium
• Experience working within structured project frameworks (Agile/Scrum experience is a plus)
• Eligibility to work in Belgium

Language Proficiency

• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required
• Knowledge of French or Dutch is advantageous

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