Cobol Mainframe Specialist

Accenture PLC; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture in Manila leads the technical direction for custom software solutions in trading services. The role oversees design and delivery, setting development standards and ensuring code quality, scalability and performance aligned with business goals.

The position requires a strong COBOL background, domain knowledge in trading lifecycle, and collaboration across multiple teams. Based in our Manila office, this lead role emphasizes mentoring and continuous improvement while delivering

Qualifications

• Seeks SME with COBOL and 3+ years experience.
• Experience in Trading Services Front Office and Banking is required.
• Strong architecture knowledge and ability to guide development.
• Ability to ensure code quality, scalability and performance.
• Proven leadership to mentor teams and drive decisions.

Responsibilities

• SME and team lead responsibilities across design and delivery.
• Make team decisions and own outcomes.
• Collaborate with multiple teams for key decisions.
• Provide cross-team solutions to problems.
• Foster effective communication to meet milestones.
• Mentor team members to grow skills and capabilities.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes and product quality.

Skills

COBOL expert

Trading Front Office

Software architecture

Code quality

Lead discussions

Agile & SDLC

Tools

Java

C++

DB2 MF

MS SQL

Eclipse

IntelliJ

Tomcat

GitLab

REST API

SFTP/FTP

MQ

LDAP

Job description

Own the technical direction and architecture of custom software solutions, leading teams through design and delivery. Set development standards and ensure code quality, scalability, and performance aligned to business objectives. Required JD: Securities (Trading) L2/L3 Engineer (Dev and Production Support) Domain knowledge on Trading lifecycle, SWIFT Technical skills: Java, Cobol, CICs, C++, DB2 MF, MS SQL, Eclipse, IntelliJ, Tomcat Apache, Gitlab Protocols: Rest API, SFTP/FTP, MQ, LDAP Summary: As a Custom Software Engineering Lead, a typical day involves guiding the technical vision and architectural framework for bespoke software projects. This role includes overseeing the design and implementation phases, ensuring that development practices meet high standards of quality and efficiency. Collaboration with various stakeholders and teams is a key part of the daily routine, fostering an environment where innovative solutions are developed to meet evolving business needs.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Expected to be an SME, collaborate and manage the team to perform.
• Responsible for team decisions.
• Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions.
• Provide solutions to problems for their immediate team and across multiple teams.
• Facilitate effective communication and coordination among team members to ensure project milestones are met.
• Mentor and support team members to enhance their skills and professional growth.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize development processes and product quality.

Professional & Technical Skills:

• Required Skill: Expert proficiency in COBOL.
• Additional Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Trading Services Front Office, Banking.
• Strong knowledge of software architecture principles and best practices.
• Experience in ensuring code quality, scalability, and performance in software solutions.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and make informed decisions to guide project direction.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.

Additional Information:

• The candidate should have minimum 3 years of experience in COBOL.
• This position is based at our Manila office. Minimum 3 year(s) of experience is required

About Accenture

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