Cobol & DB2 Software Engineer (Mainframe Fintech)

MainframeMaster; Berkeley Heights, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Fiserv is seeking a Software Development Engineer (COBOL) in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, to design, implement, and support mainframe-based applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet business goals and improve existing systems.

The role emphasizes on-site work with potential non-standard hours, and requires 5+ years in tech with banking/financial services exposure and COBOL/DB2 skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a technical environment with exposure to banking, financial services, or e-commerce applications.
• 3+ years supporting application development, systems analysis, programming, debugging, and production support activities.
• 3+ years utilizing JCL, TSO, File Manager, CA7 batch scheduling, or equivalent batch processing technologies.
• 2+ years of experience with DB2 COBOL programming and DB2 database structures.
• 2+ years of experience writing and executing DB2 SQL using batch, QMF, Platinum, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions within established standards and development practices.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to evaluate customer requirements and recommend solutions.
• Plan and implement moderately complex technical solutions supporting client migrations, product upgrades, and related initiatives.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application, batch processing, and production issues, identifying long-term improvements.
• Support multiple concurrent projects by creating detailed work plans, managing deliverables, and ensuring timely execution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Tools

JCL

TSO

File Manager

CA7 batch scheduling

DB2

Job description

Fiserv is seeking a Software Development Engineer (COBOL) in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, to design, implement, and support mainframe-based applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet business goals and improve existing systems.

The role emphasizes on-site work with potential non-standard hours, and requires 5+ years in tech with banking/financial services exposure and COBOL/DB2 skills.