Lead Software Developer - COBOL, z/OS Mainframe

PNC

Mainframe Software Developer Lead modernizing PNC’s regulated banking applications with COBOL, CICS, JCL, and z/OS. Leading design, deployment, production support, and legacy modernization.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timePittsburgh • Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $86,250 - $158,125 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in designing, developing, and enhancing enterprise applications on IBM z/OS, with a strong focus on COBOL, CICS, and JCL. Proven ability to lead technical teams, manage application deployments, and drive modernization efforts in complex legacy systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

IBM z/OS Application DevelopmentCOBOL ProgrammingCICS ExpertiseJCL ProficiencyEndevor Source Control Management

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

COBOLCICSJCLBatch ProcessingCode RefactoringApplication ModernizationPerformance OptimizationVSAMTSO/ISPFFile-AID

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipMentoringProblem SolvingCollaborationDocumentation

Tools & Technologies

EndevorCA-7Control-MEZTrieveHogan Banking Environment

Industry Keywords

Enterprise ApplicationsMainframe DevelopmentFinancial ServicesRegulatory ComplianceAccess Controls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead technical design, development, and enhancement of complex enterprise applications running on IBM z/OS
Design and implement scalable, reliable, secure software solutions for complex business requirements
Develop and support online and batch processing using COBOL, CICS, and JCL
Drive technical design and development of cross-functional, multi-platform application systems
Coordinate coding, testing, debugging, implementation, documentation, maintenance, and production support across the software development lifecycle
Analyze, refactor, and modernize large legacy codebases while preserving performance, availability, and functionality
Resolve complex production and application issues through root cause analysis and technical problem solving
Create and maintain technical and procedural documentation
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, code reviews, design reviews, and best-practice guidance
Manage application deployments using Endevor or comparable mainframe source-control and promotion tools
Support and monitor batch processing using CA-7 and Control-M
Apply modern software engineering principles and development practices to improve system capabilities and operational efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

University / college degree; Education listed as Bachelors
3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience
Comparable combination of education, job-specific certification(s), and experience, including military service, may be considered in lieu of a degree
Hands-on experience designing, developing, enhancing, and supporting enterprise applications on IBM z/OS
Advanced experience with COBOL
Strong expertise with CICS
Extensive experience with JCL
Experience with large, complex legacy applications, including code analysis, refactoring, modernization, and performance optimization
Experience with Endevor or similar enterprise source control and deployment solutions
Knowledge of CA-7 and Control-M batch scheduling platforms
Experience with ACF2 principles, access controls, and regulatory compliance
Understanding of z/OS operating system concepts
Experience supporting Batch COBOL and CICS COBOL applications
Working knowledge of VSAM
Experience using TSO/ISPF
Proficiency with File-AID
Experience utilizing EZTrieve
Experience supporting or developing applications within a Hogan mainframe banking environment
Mainframe application development experience in financial services or other highly regulated industries
Experience with application modernization integrating z/OS with contemporary enterprise technologies
Ability to serve as a technical lead across complex application portfolios
Experience driving continuous improvement in enterprise mainframe ecosystems
No required certifications
No required licenses
No required or preferred language assessments
Must not require employment visa sponsorship; PNC will not provide sponsorship or participate in STEM OPT

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/prescription drug coverage with a Health Savings Account feature
Dental and vision options
Employee and spouse/child life insurance
Short- and long-term disability protection
401(k) with PNC match
Pension plan
Stock purchase plan
Dependent care reimbursement account
Back-up child/elder care
Adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
Educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
Robust wellness program with financial incentives
Maternity and/or parental leave
Up to 11 paid holidays each year
9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law
Between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level
Additional vacation based on years of service