Software Engineer III- Mainframe

Deliver technically complex solutions. Perform system integration support for all project work. Consult and partner with the business product owners to understand the end goal and offer solutions and recommendations during the design., Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain mainframe banking applications using COBOL, JCL, and CICS, adhering to enterprise architecture standards and regulatory requirements.
• Perform unit testing and support integration, system, and functional testing activities to ensure application stability and correctness.
• Develop high-quality, secure, and efficient code in alignment with acceptance criteria, coding standards, and banking compliance guidelines.
• Participate in software design reviews, implementation planning, and ongoing application maintenance.
• Work with DB2 (SQL) and VSAM for transactional and batch data processing.
• Utilize mainframe tools and utilities such as Changeman, DB2 SPUFI, CA ESP Scheduler, File-AID, and related diagnostic utilities.
• Support change management and release activities, including code migrations, version control, and deployment validations.
• Collaborate daily with business analysts, product owners, QA teams, and operations to scope requirements, deliver enhancements, and ensure operational readiness.
• Provide warranty and production support, including incident resolution, root cause analysis, and defect remediation.
• Perform knowledge transfer and documentation to enable efficient handoff to production support teams.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Bachelor's Degree and six to ten years of experience or equivalent education and software engineering training or experience
2. In-depth knowledge in information systems and ability to identify, apply, and implement best practices
3. Understanding of key business processes and competitive strategies related to the IT function
4. Ability to plan and manage projects and solve complex problems by applying best practices
5. Ability to provide direction and mentor less experienced teammates. Ability to interpret and convey complex, difficult, or sensitive information

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with core banking systems such as deposits, payments, lending, or customer information platforms.
• Familiarity with banking regulatory and compliance standards and audit controls.
• Exposure to performance tuning, batch scheduling optimization, and mainframe problem determination.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders., Able to access and interpret client information received from the computer and able to hear and speak with individuals in person and on the phone.

Manual Dexterity / Keyboarding

Able to work standard office equipment, including PC keyboard and mouse, copy/fax machines, and printers.

Availability

Able to work all hours scheduled, including overtime as directed by manager/supervisor and required by business need.

Travel

Minimal and up to 10%