Cobol Developer | SEB, Stockholm or Eskilstuna

SEB group; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 535,680 - 669,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training and learning opportunities

Work-life balance

Hybrid work model, remote work up to 2 days/week

Agile and modern ways of working

Flat hierarchy and openness to ideas

Job summary

SEB group in Sweden is looking for a COBOL developer to innovate and modernize core mainframe systems. The role requires strong experience in COBOL and a proven track record with mainframe systems. You will be part of a small team dedicated to improving individual pension saving solutions. SEB offers extensive training, hybrid work options, and encourages a diverse and inclusive work culture. For more details on the role, please contact Malena Langley at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Strong experience in COBOL programming.
• Proven track record working with mainframe systems.
• Eagerness to contribute to modernization initiatives.
• Collaborative mindset and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in an agile way.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage SEB’s IPS solution – individual pension saving.
• Contribute to the modernization of mainframe systems.
• Work closely with business areas to meet customer needs.

Skills

COBOL programming

Mainframe systems experience

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving skills

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Are you ready to innovate with COBOL, contributing to the modernization of core mainframe systems? Join us to develop and manage SEB's critical systems, shaping the future of finance.

SEB is more than just a bank with an IT function. We are a progressive tech company powered by innovation and fueled by collaboration. From COBOL to AI and everything in between, we offer you an impressive tech stack and several technology paths. Together we’re innovating for a sustainable society and building the tech arena of the future, a welcoming space for everyone. Are you ready to take on a new challenge? If so, you’ll be interested in this opportunity!

About the role:

In this role, you will be instrumental in developing and managing SEB’s IPS solution – individual pension saving. We seek a passionate individual keen on COBOL programming. You will actively contribute to the modernization of the mainframe for IPS. This is a unique opportunity to shape critical financial infrastructure.

Our mainframe systems are important to enable speed and quality in IT delivery for large parts of our business areas. You will be part of a team of 3 people who work with COBOL development, a scrum master and a tester; and is led by a Product Owner. The team works closely with the business, specifically the Business Services area, where the customers’ needs and wishes are in focus.

Since part of the team is based in Eskilstuna, this role may be based in Eskilstuna or Stockholm.

Who are you?

To thrive and succeed in your role with us, you are customer‑ and business‑oriented and enjoy working in a team. You are committed and work in a structured way with a good delivery ability. As a person, you are driven, innovative and have a changing mindset to add greater customer value. You are positive and clear in your communication and are happy to share your knowledge.

To thrive in this role, we believe you have:

• Strong experience in COBOL programming.
• Proven track record working with mainframe systems.
• Eagerness to contribute to modernization initiatives.
• Collaborative mindset and excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Experience working in an agile way

What we offer:

• Agile and modern ways of working
• A flat hierarchy and openness to share ideas, opinions and points of views
• Extensive training and learning opportunities
• Work‑life balance
• Hybrid work model, meaning remote work is possible up to 2 days/week

Do you want to be part of SEB?

It is our fundamental belief that inclusion and diversity is crucial for our future success. We strive to have an inclusive, value‑driven culture where employees feel valued, respected, and involved irrespective of who they are, what they believe or where they come from.

Since we select candidates continuously, feel free to send in your application today via the link in this ad, but no later than 2026-05-17. If you have questions about the position, please contact Malena Langley, [e-mail], note that we will not process applications via email.

Please be aware that our final candidates undergo background checks, a process that includes for example identity control, verification of qualifications, credit checks, company engagements and history of crime. In some cases, we also apply random drug checks. During employment, employees within SEB can also expect to undergo recurring background checks.

SEB Sweden has a redeployment responsibility, which means that this position might be covered by internal redeployment.

Learn more about working at SEB

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