Lead Mainframe Software Engineer

FIS

Mainframe Software Engineer Lead developing COBOL, IMS, and DB2 systems for FIS fintech platforms. Designing, testing, and documenting software within Agile Scrum teams.

Posted 8/25/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software development life cycle processes, including coding, debugging, and testing applications. Proficient in Agile Scrum methodology and capable of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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Agile Scrum MethodologyCOBOL, IMS, and DB2Relational and NoSQL DatabasesApplication Standards and ComplianceAPI Integration

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Hard Skills

Software Development Life CycleCoding and DebuggingApplication DesignUnit TestingProgram SpecificationsData AnalysisUser Stories DevelopmentAcceptance Criteria CreationFlow DiagramsSystem Documentation

Soft Skills

Creative ThinkingProblem AnalysisCollaborationNegotiationSelf-Starter

Tools & Technologies

IBM Rational ToolsMainframeCICSFile ManagerPayment Card Industry (PCI) Compliance

Industry Keywords

Agile/ScrumEnterprise Programming LanguagesAPIsData AccuracyProject Artifacts

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

NoSQLSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work throughout the software development life cycle to create, design, code, debug, maintain, test, implement, and validate applications
Analyze existing applications and formulate logic for new applications, procedures, flowcharts, coding, and debugging programs
Participate in all software development life cycle phases using Agile Scrum methodology
Design, create, and deliver moderately complex program specifications across multiple projects and issues
Analyze, modify, and develop complex code and unit tests; create application documentation
Advise leadership on application standards, controls, procedures, monitoring, compliance, and data accuracy
Perform and advise on testing and validation requirements; address code deficiencies and propose systemic solutions
Work within an Agile Scrum team to design and deliver products iteratively
Develop user stories, acceptance criteria, screen mock-ups, and flow diagrams
Gather and verify non-functional requirements; review architectures and designs; ensure standards adherence
Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies and maintain project and system documentation
Advocate for development priorities, challenge scope creep, and negotiate timelines with the product owner
Participate in client-facing meetings, joint venture discussions, and vendor partnership teams
Apply knowledge of Payment Card Industry (PCI) security compliance
Develop resource estimates and recommend billable hours for complex initiatives
Assist with on-the-job training and advise software engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Position is only open to work in the Columbus or Atlanta, GA office
Candidates must currently live locally in the area to be considered
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States (or applicable country) on a full-time basis without current or future immigration sponsorship
BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business / Management Information Systems or related field
Typically minimum of 6+ years of professional experience in coding, designing, developing and analyzing data
Advanced knowledge and use of two or more opposing front/back-end languages or technologies
Experience with two or more modern enterprise programming languages
Experience working with various APIs and external services
Experience with relational and NoSQL databases
COBOL, IMS, and DB2 required
Experience with IBM Rational Tools preferred
TS2 experience highly preferred
Experience in Agile/Scrum methodology and associated project artifacts
Knowledge of Mainframe, CICS, DB2, IMS, and File Manager
Ability to collaborate within a mixed team of developers, analysts, and product owners
Ability to analyze problems, organize thoughts, and recommend approaches
Creative thinker comfortable pushing industry-practice boundaries
Self-starter seeking responsibility and impact

Benefits

Comp & perks

Always-on learning and development
Collaborative work environment
Opportunities to give back
Competitive salary and benefits
A voice in the future of fintech