Lead Associate, Software Engineering (cobol)

Betanxt; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 10,00,000 - 15,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A wealth management technology firm in Bengaluru seeks a Lead Associate Software Engineer specializing in COBOL to join its product engineering team. The ideal candidate will design and modernize high-performance systems while mentoring junior engineers. This role focuses on refactoring legacy code and collaborating within Agile teams. Candidates should possess a degree in computer science and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Join us to work on mission-critical financial systems in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Collaborative work environment

Engagement in innovative projects

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in software development, focusing on COBOL systems.
• Experience leading Agile development teams with mentoring capabilities.
• Strong understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new features for enterprise systems using MicroFocus/Veryant COBOL.
• Refactor legacy code for improved performance and maintainability.
• Lead code reviews, enforce secure coding practices across the team.

Skills

MicroFocus COBOL

Veryant COBOL

GitLab

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

ISAM file systems

VS Code IDE

PowerShell

Job description

Job Title: Lead Associate Software Engineering (COBOL)

Location: Bengaluru

Employment Type: Full-Time

Level: Senior Engineer

About BetaNXT

BetaNXT is building the future of connected wealth management infrastructure, combining real-time data capabilities with deep industry expertise to elevate the advisor and investor experience. Through the power of our trusted platforms Beta, Maxit, and Mediant we are modernizing legacy systems and solving the most complex integration challenges in wealth management.

Our mission: streamline operations, enhance productivity, and unlock enterprise scalability for financial institutions.

About the Role

We are looking for a Lead Associate Software Engineering with strong experience in MicroFocus and Veryant COBOL to join our product engineering team. In this hands‑on leadership role, you ll design, build, and modernize high-performance systems that support critical financial workflows in both client/server and cloud environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in legacy modernization, enjoys solving complex integration problems, and is passionate about writing clean, secure, and scalable code.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop new features for enterprise systems using MicroFocus/Veryant COBOL.
• Refactor and modernize legacy code for scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Architect solutions for new and existing applications in client/server and cloud-hosted environments.
• Perform code reviews, ensure secure coding practices, and guide team members on design and implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams (Product, QA, DevOps) to deliver end-to-end technical solutions.
• Write clean, modular, and well-documented code; enforce coding standards across the team.
• Translate user requirements into effective software design.
• Ensure high code quality and application performance through best practices and testing.
• Monitor production systems, support deployments, and troubleshoot full-stack issues.
• Document system architecture, APIs, and technical specifications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 3 5 years of hands‑on experience in software development, with recent focus on COBOL-based systems.
• Experience with MicroFocus/Veryant COBOL and ISAM file systems.
• Hands‑on knowledge of GitLab for source control, CI/CD pipelines, and version management.
• Proven experience leading Agile development teams and mentoring junior engineers.
• Solid understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Demonstrated success in delivering complex projects from design through deployment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with XML, VS Code IDE.
• PowerShell or other scripting languages.
• Exposure to application performance tuning, monitoring tools, and system health diagnostics.
• Knowledge of financial services or experience working with mission-critical enterprise platforms.

Personal Attributes

• Self-starter with a growth mindset and eagerness to learn new technologies.
• Comfortable working across legacy systems and modern cloud-based solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments.
• Passion for solving large-scale technical challenges.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an organization modernizing wealth management infrastructure at scale.
• Work on mission-critical systems used by top-tier financial institutions.
• Collaborate with a high-performing, globally distributed engineering team.
• Grow your career in an environment that values innovation, autonomy, and continuous learning.