Job Summary

• We are looking for a skilled COBOL Developer to join the Branch Forex team as a Specialist Product Engineer who will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and enhancing our COBOL-based software system. Someone who is interested in expanding their current developer base with API Rest development.
• This role will involve working closely with cross-functional teams, analyzing business requirements, designing solutions, and implementing COBOL code to deliver reliable and efficient software.

Job Description

Roles and responsibilities

• Collaborate with business analysts, system architects, and other team members to understand and analyze business requirements.
• Participate in requirements gathering, design discussions, and technical meetings to contribute to the overall software development process.
• Develop and maintain COBOL applications, adhering to coding standards, best practices, and project guidelines.
• Design, code, test, debug, and document COBOL programs and modules.
• Conduct unit testing and support system testing to ensure the quality and functionality of developed applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve defects or issues in existing COBOL applications, providing efficient and effective solutions.
• Collaborate with other developers and team members to ensure smooth integration and interoperability of COBOL systems with other components and platforms.
• Keep up to date with industry trends, advancements, and best practices related to Software development on Mainframe including consuming and creating REST API’s.
• Provide technical support and assistance to end-users, addressing questions or concerns related to production Incidents.
• Follow software development lifecycle processes and contribute to process improvements and optimizations.
• Basic GL knowledge.

Critical Skills

• Min 5 years hands on software development experience 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an attention to detail and a systematic approach to troubleshooting and debugging.
• Excellent collaboration and teamwork abilities, with the capacity to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey technical concepts and information.
• Ability to analyze complex business requirements and translate them into technical designs and code.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently, managing, and prioritizing tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in COBOL programming language, with a solid understanding of COBOL standards and best practices.
• Strong commitment to quality, with a focus on delivering reliable and maintainable COBOL applications.
• Adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple tasks and meeting project deadlines.
• Strong understanding of mainframe technologies, such as IBM z/OS Connect, JCL, VSAM, and IMS DC.
• Hands-on experience with Confluence, Service Now and Jira.
• Experience working on Agile projects.

Technical Skills

• Solid understanding of COBOL programming language and its features, syntax, and constructs.
• Experience with COBOL development tools and utilities, such as COBOL compilers, debuggers, and code editors.
• Familiarity with mainframe systems and technologies, including JCL (Job Control Language), VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method), IBM z/OS Connect and ISPW.
• Knowledge of database systems, such as DB2, and proficiency in SQL (Structured Query Language).
• Understanding of file handling and batch processing concepts in a COBOL environment.
• Familiarity with version control systems and configuration management tools used in COBOL development.
• Basic knowledge of testing methodologies and tools for COBOL applications, including unit testing and integration testing.
• Awareness of performance optimization techniques for COBOL applications.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle processes and methodologies.
• Working knowledge of Service Now for incident and change request Management.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree: Information Technology