Software Engineer Senior

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

Sort

Job description

Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services. Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results. We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions. Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow.

Works throughout the software development life cycle and performs in a utility capacity to create, design, code, debug, maintain, test, implement and validate applications with a broad understanding of a variety of languages and architectures. Analyses existing applications or formulate logic for new applications, procedures, flowcharting, coding and debugging programs. Maintains and utilises application and programming documents in the development of code. Recommends changes in development, maintenance and system standards. Creates appropriate deliverables and develops application implementation plans throughout the life cycle in a flexible development environment.

What Part Will You Play?

• Develops basic to moderately complex code using programming languages primarily on an IBM zSeries Mainframe in collaboration with business and technology teams for internal and external client software solutions. Designs, creates, and delivers routine to moderately complex program specifications for code development and support on multiple projects/issues with a wide understanding of the application / database to better align interactions and technologies.
• Analyses, modifies, and develops moderately complex code/unit testing in order to develop concise application documentation. Performs testing and validation requirements for moderately complex code changes. Performs corrective measures for moderately complex code deficiencies and escalates alternative proposals.
• Participates in client facing meetings, joint venture discussions, vendor partnership teams to determine solution approaches.
• Provides support to leadership for the design, development and enforcement of business / infrastructure application standards to include associated controls, procedures and monitoring to ensure compliance and accuracy of data. Applies a full understanding of procedures, methodology and application standards to include Payment Card Industry (PCI) security compliance.
• Conducts and provides basic billable hours and resource estimates on initiatives, projects and issues.
• Assists with on-the-job training and provides guidance to other software engineers.

Job Complexity

• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.
• Supervision – Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.
• Working Hours – Participation in the on‑call rota is required. Occasional weekend or early / late working may be required.

Essential Technical

• Operating Systems – z/OS
• Databases – IMS, Db2
• File Handling – VSAM and Flat files
• Programming Languages – Mainframe COBOL
• Development Tools – TSO
• Utilities – JCL, Sort

Qualifications

• BSc in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business / Management Information Systems or related field, or significant previous experience.
• Typically minimum of 4 years Industry experience in Coding, Designing, Developing and Analysing Data. Typically has an advanced knowledge and use of Cobol and IBM zSeries utilities.
• Typically has an advanced knowledge and use of Cobol, IMS and Db2 and IBM zSeries utilities.

What Are Our Desired Skills and Capabilities?

• Skills / Knowledge - A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialisation; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways. This job is the fully qualified, career‑oriented, journey‑level, Good knowledge of MS Office suite, and particularly MS Excel / vba.
• AWS
• Java