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Talent Acquisition Specialist at Talentola | Helping IT Companies Hire the Right Talent Faster

Job Title: Sr. COBOL Developer (W2 role with Banking Client exp)

Location: Columbus, OH / Lincoln, NE

Must have: Banking Client exp

Exp: 9+

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Sr. Software Developers (COBOL Developers) to join our Software Engineering team. In this role, you will serve as a technical leader, contributing to the design, development, and testing of mainframe-based software solutions that support our Bank Solutions product suite.

You'll collaborate in an Agile environment, tackling complex business challenges and delivering scalable, high-performance solutions that enhance client and customer experiences. This position provides the opportunity to work on a wide range of exciting projects and contribute to evolving our software architecture and development standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and implement mainframe and COBOL-based applications supporting critical banking solutions.
• Serve as a technical expert, assisting with architectural design and defining technical and functional standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to deliver software enhancements and new functionality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to scalability, performance, reliability, usability, and security.
• Support continuous improvement by applying Agile, DevOps, and Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles.
• Utilize source management tools such as GIT for version control and code collaboration.
• Contribute to software design patterns, data modeling, and ensure compliance with SOLID principles.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure high-quality deliverables aligned with organizational standards.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior developers.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate's degree in computer Programming or related field (Bachelor's in IT or related discipline preferred).
• 9+ years of relevant experience in application development, preferably within financial or banking systems.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Hands‑on experience with iSeries, Unisys, or other mainframe environments.
• Strong proficiency in COBOL programming; experience with C language is a plus.
• Familiarity with source code management tools (e.g., GIT).
• Working knowledge of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and automated testing tools such as UFT, Postman, and Selenium.
• Strong understanding of software design patterns, data modeling, and system architecture.
• Proven ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly.
• Demonstrated leadership and the ability to work independently or as part of a collaborative team.
• Prior experience in the financial industry is highly desirable.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

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