Mainframe Developer

Valiant Technologies LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Wells Fargo is seeking an experienced mainframe software engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain COBOL applications supporting core banking functions in a high‑volume, regulated environment.

You will participate in end‑to‑end SDLC activities, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to modernization initiatives while ensuring security, compliance, and audit readiness. This on‑site role is based in Charlotte, NC.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience or equivalent.
• Strong COBOL on z/OS and mainframe batch/online processing.
• Experience with JCL/VSAM and mainframe data structures.
• Experience with DB2 and/or IMS databases.
• Familiarity with Endevor or similar SCM tools.
• Experience in regulated or mission-critical environments.
• Experience in Agile development and SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain mainframe COBOL apps.
• Participate in end-to-end SDLC activities.
• Develop and support batch and online processing workflows.
• Analyze production incidents and perform root-cause analysis.
• Contribute to enhancements and modernization initiatives.
• Collaborate with business partners, QA, and infrastructure.
• Participate in release planning, production readiness, and post-release validation.
• Ensure compliance with security, risk, and audit requirements.
• Support performance tuning and availability improvements.
• Participate in Agile delivery processes and enterprise SDLC standards.

Skills

COBOL development

Root-cause analysis

Agile/SDLC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

JCL

VSAM

DB2

IMS

GitHub Copilot / AI tooling

Endevor

Job description

• Design, develop, test, and maintain mainframe COBOL applications supporting core banking functions
• Participate in end‑to‑end SDLC activities, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and support
• Develop and support batch and online processing workflows in high‑volume environments
• Analyze and resolve complex production incidents, performing root‑cause analysis and developing preventative solutions
• Contribute to application enhancements, regulatory changes, and modernization initiatives
• Collaborate with business partners, architects, QA, and infrastructure teams
• Participate in release planning, production readiness, and post‑release validation
• Ensure applications meet Wells Fargo security, risk, compliance, and audit requirements
• Support operational excellence, including performance tuning and availability improvements
• Participate in Agile delivery processes and enterprise SDLC standards

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated experience
• Strong hands‑on experience with COBOL development on z/OS
• Experience with mainframe batch and online processing
• Working knowledge of JCL, VSAM, and mainframe data structures
• Experience with DB2 and/or IMS databases
• Experience with GitHub Copilot and AI tooling
• Familiarity with Endevor or similar source control/version management tools
• Experience supporting production systems in a regulated or mission‑critical environment
• Ability to analyze complex system behaviors and troubleshoot issues effectively
• Experience working within Agile or structured SDLC methodologies .

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting core banking, deposits, payments, or financial services systems
• Strong understanding of high‑availability and high‑volume transaction processing
• Experience with regulatory or compliance‑driven system changes
• Familiarity with mainframe integrations (APIs, messaging, file‑based interfaces)
• Experience participating in on‑call rotations and supporting 24x7 production systems
• Exposure to mainframe modernization or hybrid integration initiatives
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent experience

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.