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COBOL Development Services Powering IBM i Innovation
Partner with Programmers.io for COBOL development solutions designed to support multigenerational platform needs.
- Application Development: By leveraging in-depth expertise, we design, develop, and deploy mission-critical COBOL applications optimized for IBM i environments and aligned with your enterprise workflows.
- Migration: Through smooth transition of your multigenerational COBOL applications to IBM i or cloud environments, we preserve core business logic, reduce risk, and ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Maintenance: With dedicated support and ongoing upgrades for COBOL applications running on IBM i systems, we enhance performance, strengthen security, and ensure long-term operational reliability.
Our COBOL Specialties
ACUCOBOL-GT
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Our developers use ACUCOBOL-GT to extend and modernize applications across desktop, web, and mobile platforms.
Fujitsu NetCOBOL
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Our specialists leverage Fujitsu NetCOBOL to develop, enhance, and maintain COBOL applications, ensuring long-term stability.
Micro Focus COBOL
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We utilize Micro Focus COBOL to enhance, migrate, and modernize enterprise applications with robust tooling for distributed systems.
Open COBOL
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Our team leverages Open COBOL (GnuCOBOL) to compile COBOL code into C, enabling flexible deployment across multiple operating systems.
RM/COBOL
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Our professionals use RM/COBOL, a portable COBOL development solution for maintaining and improving applications.
Visual COBOL
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Our experts use Visual COBOL for application development, modernization, and deployment on .NET, JVM, Docker, and cloud platforms.
Meet Our Expert COBOL Team: Ready to Start Working for You
84.9% of clients rate our code 4 stars or above.
Each COBOL developer has 4-7 years of industry experience.
Every COBOL developer undergoes 160 hours of vetting.
Freshers undergo 1.5 years of training.
Programmers.io houses certified COBOL professionals.
Team includes over 20 COBOL developers.
COBOL Technology Stack We Work With
Db2
MySQL
PostgreSQL
SQL
Asana
Basecamp
Jira
Teamwork
Our COBOL Development Approach
Why Choose Programmers.io?
Certified Processes
Quality, security, and governance are built into everything we do. We align our processes with ISO/IEC 9001, 27001, and 42001 to ensure compliance, data protection, and ethical AI adoption across all initiatives.
Flexible Engagement
Every business is unique, and so are its needs. That’s why we provide project-based and staff augmentation engagement models that can be flexibly scaled based on evolving workloads, timelines, and operational requirements.
Globally Trusted
Over 200 clients, including Fortune 500 companies, trust us. Our enterprise-grade solutions for IBM i and IBM Z have earned a 96.8% customer satisfaction score and a 4.9-star rating on Clutch for their reliability and results.
Happiness Guarantee
Don’t pay unless you’re happy. Our industry-unique Happiness Guarantee ensures you receive the right expertise and engagement experience from day one. If expectations are not met, we devise a strategic plan to exceed them.
Technical Support
Address critical problems before they arise. We provide 24/7 technical support with US time zone–based coverage for rapid issue resolution, system stability, and uninterrupted operations across IBM i and IBM Z environments.
Get Started with Programmers.io in 3 Easy Steps
Contact Us to Tell Us What You Need
Fill out the form or schedule a call, and we’ll connect with you within 24 hours to discuss your goals.
Create a Plan and Choose Your Team
We’ll share a curated list of vetted experts, and you can select the right team members for your project.
Onboard and Scale with our Happiness Guarantee
Once everything is finalized, you’ll onboard your team, assign tasks, monitor progress, and scale with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is COBOL?
COBOL is a robust programming language that powers nearly 70% of business applications in use today. It is primarily used for developing administrative, business, and financial applications that require high security and data-critical features.
Do enterprises still use COBOL today?
Despite being a 60-year-old language, many companies and governments still use COBOL. If you plan to create an application for your enterprise's mission-critical processes, multigenerational languages like COBOL remain one of the best options.
Which industries do your COBOL developers specialize in?
Our COBOL programmers have experience in diverse industries, including banking, finance, insurance, manufacturing, retail, transportation, utilities, and more. Hire a COBOL expert with experience in your industry’s regulations and standards to craft high-quality solutions.
Do your COBOL developers have experience with IBM i platforms?
Yes. Our experienced COBOL engineers specialize in IBM i (AS/400) environments. We support projects involving VSAM, RPG, JCL, IMS, Db2, CL, CICS, and related enterprise technologies.
Do you adhere to any industry standards while developing COBOL applications?
Yes. We adhere to ISO/IEC 9001, 27001, and 42001 standards for COBOL development.
What engagement models do you offer for COBOL development?
We provide flexible models, including long-term managed services, project-based delivery, and staff augmentation, which can be scaled based on your project needs.
How quickly can your COBOL developers start on a new project?
Most projects can begin within a week. After reviewing your environment and requirements, we align a suitable team and onboarding plan to ensure a smooth and timely kickoff.
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