COBOL Developer

Citigroup Inc.; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm in Belfast is seeking a Senior Applications Developer to lead systems analysis and programming activities. This role requires over 5 years of experience and expertise in COBOL and database technologies. The position offers a hybrid working model and a competitive salary with benefits including annual leave, performance bonuses, and private medical care.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Discretionary performance-related bonus

Private Medical Care

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Special discounts for employees

Access to learning resources

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role.
• Extensive experience in technologies such as COBOL/DB2/CICS/VSAM/MQ.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.
• Monitor and control all phases of the development process.
• Consult with users/clients on issues and recommend solutions.

Skills

Apps Development

Systems Analysis

Project Management

Leadership Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

COBOL

DB2

CICS

VSAM

MQ

Job description

Overview

Discover your future at Citi. Working at Citi is more than a job; it is joining a team of over 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. You’ll have opportunities to grow your career, contribute to the community, and make an impact.

Job Overview

Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team supports and helps redefine finance. Every day, $5 trillion crosses our network. We operate in 180+ countries, at a scale few can match. From deploying advanced AI to shaping global markets, we build systems that matter. Join a team where your work can influence economies, your ideas can drive innovation, and your growth is backed by mentorship, continuous learning, and flexibility with potential hybrid work opportunities. Help solve real-world challenges that touch millions and help build the future of finance with Citi Tech.

Role Overview

This role is a senior-level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tasks related to feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, risk technology, applications development, model development, and establish and implement new or revised applications systems and programs to meet specific business needs or user areas.
• Monitor and control all phases of the development process and analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation, and provide user and operational support on applications to business users.
• Utilize in-depth knowledge of applications development to analyze complex problems, evaluate business process, system process, and industry standards, and make evaluative judgments.
• Recommend and develop security measures in post-implementation analysis of business usage to ensure successful system design and functionality.
• Consult with users/clients and other technology groups on issues, recommend advanced programming solutions, and install and assist customer exposure systems.
• Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes.
• Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower-level analysts.
• Operate with a limited level of direct supervision, exercising independence of judgment and autonomy.
• Act as SME to senior stakeholders and/or other team members.
• Assess risk when business decisions are made, safeguarding Citi, its clients and assets by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to policy, and escalating, managing, and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
• Extensive experience in technologies such as COBOL/DB2/CICS/VSAM/MQ
• Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred

What we’ll provide you

By joining Citi Belfast, you will be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), and a competitive base salary (annually reviewed), plus additional benefits such as:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• A discretionary annual performance-related bonus
• Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to learning and development resources

The information provided reflects Citi’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can feel comfortable bringing their whole self to work.

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