FIS

Mainframe Software Engineer I, COBOL

FIS
Apply
1 day ago
Milwaukee, WI, USA +2 moreEntry Level

Responsibilities

  • Develop, enhance, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL and related technologies.
  • Design and execute unit tests to validate application functionality and performance.
  • Collaborate with business, product, quality assurance, and engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Conduct peer code reviews and contribute to development standards and continuous improvement.
  • Participate in technical design discussions, code walkthroughs, and solution reviews.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, test evidence, and change records for audit and compliance requirements.
  • Support transaction processing, reconciliation, settlement, compliance, production support, and modernization initiatives.

Requirements

  • 1–3 years of COBOL programming experience.
  • Knowledge of IBM z/OS mainframe systems.
  • Foundational knowledge of IMS DB/DC, CICS, VSAM, IMS, DB2, and MQ Series.
  • Knowledge of software development lifecycle practices, testing methodologies, and change management processes.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams.
  • Knowledge of Agile or Scrum delivery methodologies is a bonus.
  • Experience in card payments, debit processing, financial services, payment processing, transaction management, reconciliation, settlement, modernization, API integration, compliance, security remediation, or vulnerability management is beneficial.

Benefits

  • Private medical cover, dental cover, and travel insurance.
  • Career development tools, resources, and opportunities.
  • Hybrid work arrangement for locations in Jacksonville, Atlanta, and Milwaukee.
  • Collaborative and flexible work environment with dedicated workspaces and colleagues.
  • Full-time employment.

Tech Stack

COBOLIBM DB2

Categories

FIS

About FIS

10,000+ employees

FIS builds financial technology for banks, merchants, and capital-markets firms, including core banking platforms, payment processing, fraud/risk tools, and investment/treasury systems. It sells enterprise software, cloud services, and outsourced processing via long-term contracts and transaction-based fees. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, FIS is a Fortune 500 public company trading on the NYSE (FIS) with customers worldwide.

Contact me