We are seeking a COBOL Developer to join the Cash Management & Corporate Banking Services department, responsible for the International Core Banking System . The role involves developing, enhancing, and supporting core banking applications using COBOL, Pro*C, SQL, and related technologies. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience, strong technical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
Mandatory Skill(s)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field;
- Must have 6 years of hands on experience with COBOL (Micro Focus COBOL);
- Must have experience with Pro*C and C programming;
- Must have solid command of Oracle database environments such as SQL / PL-SQL;
- Hands-on experience with Unix/Linux Shell Scripting & Oracle RDBMS;
- Experience with source control and collaboration tools.
Desirable Skill(s)
- Strong domain knowledge in Banking and Finance, with experience in core banking systems being an advantage;
- Exposure to containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes;
- Proficiency in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Maven;
- Experience with messaging and file transfer tools including MQ and CFT;
- Comfortable working in iterative development environments, following LEAN or Agile methodologies;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office for effective documentation and reporting.
Responsibilities
- Analyze functional specifications and create detailed technical specifications;
- Design, develop, implement, and test software components using COBOL, Pro*C, and SQL;
- Maintain and enhance legacy banking applications and support modernization efforts;
- Create and maintain technical documentation including unit tests, peer reviews, and system integration documents;
- Collaborate with business analysts, architects, and QA teams to ensure solutions align with business requirements;
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production systems (Level 3 support);
- Participate in technical design discussions and contribute to solution architecture;
- Ensure high quality and timely delivery of assigned tasks and projects;
- Engage in continuous learning and development of new technical skills and industry trends;
- Support CI/CD implementation and assist in system automation and DevOps practices.
If you are interested in this role, click on the “Apply to this job” button below or you could also write in with your CV to Shabnam Khan at shabnam.k@sciente.com quoting the job title.
