Senior Mainframe Developer with passion for teamwork | SEB, Stockholm

SEB group; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly and welcoming culture

Hybrid work model

Extensive training and learning opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

SEB group in Sweden is seeking a skilled Cobol-developer to join the Product MDM team. This role involves the development and support of business-critical solutions, working collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Candidates should possess extensive experience in COBOL development and have strong communication skills. SEB offers a friendly culture, hybrid work model, and plenty of training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in COBOL development in financial environments.
• Deep knowledge of COBOL, SQL, JCL, DB2.
• Strong sense of ownership in software development lifecycle.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, business-critical environment.
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Product Master Data Management solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders from various teams.
• Drive the design and development of high-quality solutions.

Skills

COBOL development

SQL

JCL

DB2

Architectural decision-making

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Analytical thinking

Job description

• Do you believe in helping others and in collaborations?
• Do you believe in lifelong learning and continuous improvements?
• Do you believe in taking responsibility and being accountable?
• Do you believe in clear and honest communication?
• Do you believe in active listening and participation?
• Do you believe in feedback and recognizing/celebrating your co‑workers?

Then you might be our next colleague! We are looking for a new Cobol-developer to our team Product MDM within Business Enabler Solutions.

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

As part of this role, you will play a key part in SEB’s transformation journey, helping to future‑proof one of our core enabling solutions for products and arrangements. You will join a centralized team with end‑to‑end responsibility for the development, maintenance, and support of our Product Master Data Management solution.

Our solution is business‑critical and widely used across the bank, which means you will work in close collaboration with a broad network of stakeholders from many different areas. The role offers a combination of technical ownership, collaboration, and real business impact.

You will be part of an agile team consisting of highly skilled and experienced colleagues. Together, the team takes collective responsibility for the full lifecycle of our applications, from development and continuous improvement to maintenance and support.

To succeed in this senior role, you bring:

• Extensive experience in COBOL development, preferably within large‑scale financial or enterprise environments
• Deep expertise in COBOL and mainframe ecosystems, including SQL, JCL, DB2, OPC, and IDz, with the ability to make sound architectural and technical decisions
• A strong sense of ownership and accountability, driving the design, documentation, and development of robust, high‑quality solutions that stand the test of time
• Proven experience taking end‑to‑end responsibility for the full software development lifecycle, including long‑term support, maintenance and continuous improvement
• The ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, business‑critical environment, where you support an enabling area with around 50 dependent systems. You stay calm under pressure, are adaptable, and lead by example when it’s time to roll up your sleeves
• A collaborative and mentoring mindset, actively sharing knowledge and contributing to the development of colleagues and the broader team
• A forward‑looking and open mindset, continuously seeking to learn, evolve and adopt new ways of working or areas of expertise
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, allowing you to engage confidently and constructively with people across different roles, levels, and technical backgrounds. You value transparent dialogue and continuous feedback
• A genuine passion for IT development, combined with strong analytical thinking and the ability to solve complex problems with a holistic perspective

As we are a multinational team, fluency in English is required, while Swedish is considered a strong advantage.

What we offer

• Friendly and welcoming culture
• We apply a hybrid model where we work both from the office and home.
• Extensive training and learning opportunities
• Work‑life balance
• Ready to take the next step in your career journey

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 2026-06-10. If you have questions about the position, please contact John Nävertun at [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.

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