Senior Software Engineer

LA International
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Customer Information Control System (CICS)
COBOL
Code Review
IBM DB2
Software Debugging
Job Control Language (JCL)
Systems Development Life Cycle
Systems Integration
Virtual Storage Access Methods

Job description

We are seeking experienced COBOL Developers / Engineers with hands-on expertise in FIS Systematics to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and supporting core banking applications, with a focus on the FIS Systematics suite. You will collaborate closely with business analysts, project managers, and other technology teams to deliver high-quality solutions for our financial services clients., * Design, develop, test, and maintain COBOL programs within the FIS Systematics environment (e.g., IMPACS, ALS, ST, etc.).

  • Analyze business and technical requirements to deliver robust and scalable solutions.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues in a timely manner.
  • Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support system integration, upgrades, and migrations.
  • Prepare and maintain technical documentation for new and existing applications.
  • Provide production support and participate in on-call rotation as needed.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in COBOL development, preferably within the banking or financial services sector.
  • Strong hands-on experience with FIS Systematics core banking modules.
  • Proficiency in JCL, VSAM, CICS, and DB2.
  • Experience with batch and online processing.
  • Solid understanding of SDLC, change management, and quality assurance processes.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

About the company

LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

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