COBOL Lead Engineer - Flexible Fintech Conversions

FIS; Makati; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and creative work environment

Diverse and collaborative atmosphere

Professional development resources

Volunteer opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

FIS in the Philippines is seeking a Professional Services Engineer (Conversions Programmer) to support customer migrations from competing platforms to the IBS suite. You will translate conversion requirements into specialized programs, work with analysts, and help ensure accurate data processing.

The role involves analyzing data files, coding and debugging conversion programs, handling exceptions, and contributing to project estimates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in computer science or information systems or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of structured COBOL programming techniques with general understanding of IMS and/or DB2 DBMS.
• Strong understanding of working with sequential data files, including packed numeric, binary, EBCDIC, ASCII and FTP.
• Knowledge of IBM z/OS operating environment, including JCL, TSO, ISPF, VSAM, SYNCSORT, Expediter, Insync and VISION~Results (DYL280)
• Excellent problem-solving, team and time management skills.
• Knowledge of FIS' products and services, specifically with Integrated Banking Systems (IBS) is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze conversion data files for format, content and structure.
• Analyze and translate business requirements into specialized conversion programs.
• Code, test and debug highly customized conversion programs.
• Evaluate conversion exceptions and errors for possible solutions.
• Assist in the balancing and verification of conversion projects.
• Demonstrate an understanding of FIS systems and the financial services industry.
• Suggest technical alternatives and improves/streamlines processes and systems.
• Completes project assignments and special projects commensurate with job expectations.
• Provide input into unique client requests, including solution design and project estimates.
• May provide leadership and/or guidance to other technical professionals.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Time management

Banking domain knowledge

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science or Information Systems

Tools

COBOL programming

IMS/DB2

JCL/TSO/ISPF

VSAM

SYNCSORT

Expediter

Insync

VISION-Results

Job description

FIS in the Philippines is seeking a Professional Services Engineer (Conversions Programmer) to support customer migrations from competing platforms to the IBS suite. You will translate conversion requirements into specialized programs, work with analysts, and help ensure accurate data processing.

The role involves analyzing data files, coding and debugging conversion programs, handling exceptions, and contributing to project estimates.