Senior Software Developer – COBOL Developer

PNC

Software Engineer Sr (GOV) - COBOL Developer supporting PNC's Treasury Solutions organization. Involved in the maintenance and modernization of legacy COBOL applications for integrated payables solutions.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timePittsburgh • Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $86,250 - $158,125 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancement of mainframe-based COBOL applications supporting integrated payables and CPY mnemonic applications.
Diagnose and resolve upstream and downstream system issues impacting client payment processing and operational workflows.
Lead and implement federally mandated system updates and regulatory-driven changes that occur multiple times per year.
Coordinate with internal technology and business teams seeking to leverage or model similar payment capabilities, offering expertise, guidance, and process improvement recommendations.
Provide clear technical explanations, status updates, and risk assessments to senior leadership and business partners.
Ensure system reliability, accuracy, and compliance in a high-availability, transaction-driven environment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong proficiency in COBOL development with hands-on experience in IBM z/OS mainframe environments.
Working knowledge of JCL, CICS, DB2, and VSAM.
Experience using tools and platforms such as SAS, NDM, FILE-AID, CompairX, Datamover, and BlueZone.
Proven ability to analyze and resolve complex systems issues across interconnected applications.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within a legacy-focused, highly interdependent team.
Professional demeanor with the ability to navigate organizational dynamics thoughtfully and diplomatically.
Demonstrated capability to present to senior leadership, clearly articulate technical concepts, and discuss project details at length when required.

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 and stock purchase plans
dependent care reimbursement account
back-up child/elder care
adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
a 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; and years of service

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Hard Skills & Tools

COBOLIBM z/OSJCLCICSDB2VSAMsystem updatesregulatory changespayment processingprocess improvement

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillscollaborationprofessional demeanororganizational dynamicstechnical explanationsrisk assessmentspresentation skillsproblem-solvingteamwork