Software Engineer - COBOL/Unix/Perl

Regions Bank

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 114,990 - 140,544

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation/Sick Time

401K with Company Match

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Disability Benefits

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Associate Volunteer Program

Job summary

Regions Bank in Hoover, Alabama is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to oversee development, maintenance, and optimization of core banking applications. The role includes designing, testing, and deploying software, plus mentoring junior engineers and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Onsite work with regular office days; strong collaboration with cross‑functional teams is essential. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering and 7+ years of experience; COBOL and Perl scripting

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field.
Seven (7) years of experience.
Experience with banking/financial systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees development and installation of new hardware and software.
Provides advice and recommendations to management on processes and techniques required for improved work operations.
Installs and configures systems and other software.
Tests installed software for malfunction detection.
Identifies and resolves business systems issues.
Designs and deploys new applications and enhancements to existing applications, software, and operation systems.
Measures effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems.
Develops and implements strategies to improve systems.
Monitors and tests system performance.
Oversees the training of junior engineers to improve job skills and work efficiency.
Maintains full ownership of a process typically.
Ensures compliance with risk management programs, rules and regulations, and cybersecurity practices; identifies opportunities for and supports process improvements; applies disciplined change management practices
May act as a procedural expert

Skills

System analysis

Collaboration

Performance tuning

Regulatory compliance

Multi-project mgmt

Software testing

Debugging

Communication

Problem solving

Architecture concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

COBOL

Perl scripting

Unix AIX

Linux

Job description

Job Description

At Regions, the Software Engineer oversees application development, modification, and maintenance of applications. This position monitors system applications, ensures systems run smoothly, and creates reports and other documentation outlining findings/solutions. This position sits within Regions' Technology department.

Primary Responsibilities

Oversees development and installation of new hardware and software
Provides advice and recommendations to management on processes and techniques required for improved work operations
Installs and configures systems and other software
Tests installed software for malfunction detection
Identifies and resolves business systems issues
Designs and deploys new applications and enhancements to existing applications, software, and operation systems
Measures effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems
Develops and implements strategies to improve systems
Monitors and tests system performance
Oversees the training of junior engineers to improve job skills and work efficiency
Maintains full ownership of a process typically
Ensures compliance with risk management programs, rules and regulations, and cybersecurity practices; identifies opportunities for and supports process improvements; applies disciplined change management practices
May act as a procedural expert

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field
Seven (7) years of experience

Skills and Competencies

Ability to collaborate with programmers, developers, and other technology professionals to achieve a common objective
Ability to conduct system analysis to detect issues with performance
Ability to develop and implement technology solutions to resolve technical challenges
Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and industry guidance
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Knowledge of software testing techniques, code optimization and software debugging
Strong communication, analytical and problem solving skills
Strong executional capabilities
Thorough understanding of software structures, hardware, computing systems and how to integrate them

Additional Job Description

For this position, we are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with the additional skills below:

Strong experience working with the MTS platform, including hands‑on engineering support and system management
Preferred background in banking environments leveraging the MTS platform
Proficiency in COBOL and Perl scripting for legacy system support and automation
Solid experience with Unix AIX operating system and comfortable with operating on command line
Working knowledge of Linux environments and system operations

This position is intended to be onsite, now or in the near future. Associates will have regular work hours, including full days in the office three or more days a week. The manager will set the work schedule for this position, including in‑office expectations. Regions will not provide relocation assistance for this position, and relocation would be at your expense. This position must be within a reasonable driving distance to Birmingham, AL, Atlanta, GA or Charlotte, NC.

Regions will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position at this time. Applicants for this position must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

Position Type

Full time

Compensation Details

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point‑of‑market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

Job Range Target

Minimum: $127,767.75 USD

Median: $168,210.00 USD

Incentive Pay Plans

Opportunity to participate in the Long Term Incentive Plan.

Benefits Information