Software Engineer Lead, COBOL

FIS

full-time

Posted on: 3/15/2026

Location Type: Office

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About the role

Conduct code-level software analyses to identify root cause of bugs and/or system defects modifications as needed.
Architect and design solutions for Product enhancements.
Develops and executes scripts, utilities and associated test plans.
Scripts may modify data that is not updateable via user interface.
Interfaces with internal clients, vendors, managers, IT and Product Development to research and determine resolution of system defects.
Analyzes problem, documents and communicates resolution and conducts follow up.
Escalates problems to appropriate teams when necessary.
Represents team on cross-functional teams for support and development activities.
Interprets and presents data and conclusions to management as needed.

10+ years of the related skills below.
Knowledge of the basic principles, processes, phases and roles of application development methodologies.
Knowledge of a wide range of interface design, development and debugging tools, techniques and methodologies.
Knowledge of programming languages. (COBOL/JCL)
Knowledge of primary database engines. (VSAM/CICS)
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and time management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences of various levels in the organization, e.g., executive, management, individual contributors.
Bonus if you have Expertise with the Systematics ALS-AF Application.

Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

COBOLJCLVSAMCICSapplication development methodologiesinterface designdebugging toolsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillstime management skills

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationinterpersonal skillsdocumentation skillsteam collaborationcross-functional teamworkpresentation skills