Senior Mainframe Software Engineer - COBOL & z/OS

AdvancedMD; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company in the UK is looking for a skilled software engineer specializing in mainframe development. You will work primarily with Cobol on IBM zSeries, transforming client requirements into robust applications. With at least four years of experience, you will participate in solution discussions and ensure compliance with industry standards. The role includes varied programming tasks, testing, and contributing to compliance processes. A full understanding of technologies and effective client interactions are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• BSc in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field required.
• Minimum of 4 years in coding, designing, and developing applications.
• Advanced knowledge of Cobol and IBM zSeries utilities necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develops code using programming languages on IBM zSeries Mainframe.
• Performs testing and validation for code changes.
• Participates in client meetings to discuss solutions.
• Provides support for application standards compliance.

Skills

Cobol

IBM zSeries utilities

MS Office (Excel/VBA)

AWS

Java

Education

BSc in Computer Science or related field

4+ years industry experience

Tools

IBM z/OS

IMS

Db2

VSAM

COBOL

TSO

JCL

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Job description

A financial technology company in the UK is looking for a skilled software engineer specializing in mainframe development. You will work primarily with Cobol on IBM zSeries, transforming client requirements into robust applications. With at least four years of experience, you will participate in solution discussions and ensure compliance with industry standards. The role includes varied programming tasks, testing, and contributing to compliance processes. A full understanding of technologies and effective client interactions are essential for success in this position.