About this role
This is a remote position.
Role: PL/I Developer
Location: Remote
Language: English
Start: ASAP
Duration: 12 months
Utilisation: Full-time
Application deadline: end of 06.08.2026
Eligibility: Candidates must be resident in and hold the right to work in the EU, EEA, UK or Switzerland.
For a long-term project with one of our clients in the insurance sector, we are currently looking for urgent support in PL/I development.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain and enhance PL/I applications running on IBM mainframe and enterprise systems
- Analyse and troubleshoot issues within existing legacy codebases
- Support ongoing modernisation and stabilisation efforts across critical business applications
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business analysts and other technical specialists
- Ensure code changes meet quality, performance and compliance standards typical of an insurance environment
- Document technical changes and contribute to knowledge transfer within the team
Requirements
Eligibility: Candidates must be resident in and hold the right to work in the EU, EEA, UK or Switzerland.
Language: English
Required skills:
- PL/I (Programming Language One) development
- Experience developing and maintaining applications on IBM mainframe and enterprise systems
- Confident working within complex legacy system landscapes
- Background note: PL/I is a structured high-level programming language combining elements of Fortran, Algol and COBOL. It is used primarily on IBM mainframes and in mission-critical enterprise applications
Benefits
As a freelancer / contractor with us, you will enjoy flexible working hours and the freedom to choose your own projects. Our platform gives you access to exciting projects in various industries and supports you in advancing your career. You'll benefit from competitive pay and a dedicated team to help you with any questions you may have. Work independently and utilise our strong network to achieve your professional goals.
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