Cobol Developer (French Speaker) | BPCE-SI

Natixis in Portugal; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Natixis in Portugal is seeking a COBOL Mainframe Developer (French Speaker) to join the BPCE SI team in Lisbon. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain COBOL applications for banking workloads, collaborating with business analysts to gather requirements and ensure solutions meet complex regulatory needs.

Required are 8+ years in COBOL, Pacbase proficiency, and strong communication in English and French.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of professional COBOL development experience.
• Proficiency in Pacbase and related tools/frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain COBOL applications in line with business requirements.
• Collaborate with analysts and stakeholders to gather and define requirements.
• Perform code reviews, debugging and testing to ensure high quality delivery.
• Mentor junior developers and share best practices.
• Stay updated with COBOL/mainframe trends and technologies.

Skills

COBOL development

Pacbase

English

French

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Pacbase tools

Job description

Company Description

Natixis in Portugal is a Centre of Expertise whose mission is to transform traditional banking by developing innovative solutions for the business, operations and work culture of Groupe BPCE worldwide.

As part of Groupe BPCE’s international division, Natixis in Portugal designs and delivers solutions for its two core areas — Corporate & Investment Banking and Asset & Wealth Management — as well as transversal services that support all entities across the Group.

With more than 3,000 employees representing 46 nationalities, the teams work across Information Technology, Banking Support Activities, and Compliance, in an integrated, inclusive, and cross-functional way, supporting all business lines and platforms of the Group.

A disruptive mindset and a culture of proximity and agility identify Natixis in Portugal Team and reflect the company's mission to transform traditional banking at a global scale: a perfect match in the Portuguese dynamics and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Job Description

Natixis in Portugal is currently seeking a motivated and skilled COBOL Mainframe Developer (French Speaker) to join its BPCE SI (Solutions Informatiques) team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in COBOL development within the banking sector and be proficient in both French and English.

This role requires to overview design, develop, and maintain COBOL applications in compliance with business requirements. Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather and define requirements. Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends related to COBOL and mainframe development.

Main Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain COBOL applications in compliance with business requirements.
• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather and define requirements.
• Perform code reviews, debugging, and testing to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Utilize Pacbase tools to enhance application performance and functionality.
• Document technical specifications and processes for ongoing maintenance and future development.
• Provide support and troubleshooting for existing applications and systems.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends related to COBOL and mainframe development.
• Mentor junior developers as needed and share best practices.

Qualifications

Hard Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in COBOL development.
• Proficiency in Pacbase and experience with related tools and frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• proficiency in French is mandatory.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Additional Information

We will only consider CVs in English.

Our workplace reflects the vibrant spirit of our locations, with initiatives such as a Green Transportation Budget, electric bikes and a flexible Hybrid Work Policy.

• Green Transportation Budget
• electric bikes
• flexible Hybrid Work Policy

We promote wellbeing through the Honolulu Wellness Club, a Prayer Room, a Lactation Room, and themed Villages that inspire creativity and collaboration.

• Honolulu Wellness Club
• Prayer Room
• Lactation Room
• themed Villages that inspire creativity and collaboration

Through our ESG and DEI strategies, we are commited to being inclusive, caring, and fair, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.