Lead COBOL Engineer – Banking Conversions

FIS Global Solutions Philippines; Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Diverse and collaborative atmosphere

Professional and personal development

Volunteer opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

FIS Global Solutions Philippines is seeking a Professional Services Engineer (Conversions Programmer) to support client conversions to the IBS platform. You will analyze, translate, and code conversion programs, working closely with analysts and clients to meet requirements and ensure smooth data migration.

The role involves handling complex data formats, debugging customized conversion logic, and contributing to project estimates.

Qualifications

• A 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
• Exposure to banking processes and workflows, with knowledge of deposit applications and related banking products considered an advantage
• Exposure to banking processes and workflows, with knowledge of deposit applications and related banking products considered an advantage

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

COBOL

IMS

DB2

z/OS

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science or Information Systems

Tools

JCL

TSO

ISPF

VSAM

SYNCSORT

Expediter

Insync

VISION:Results

Job description

FIS Global Solutions Philippines is seeking a Professional Services Engineer (Conversions Programmer) to support client conversions to the IBS platform. You will analyze, translate, and code conversion programs, working closely with analysts and clients to meet requirements and ensure smooth data migration.

The role involves handling complex data formats, debugging customized conversion logic, and contributing to project estimates.