COBOL Developer, Sr.

at Fiserv
Published May 31, 2023
Location Omaha, NE
Category Default  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

As a COBOL Developer, Sr. you can look forward to:

Designing and coding: Developing COBOL programs based on specifications provided by business analysts. This involves writing efficient, scalable, and maintainable code.

  • Testing and debugging: Conducting thorough testing of COBOL programs to ensure they function correctly and meet the specified requirements. Identifying and resolving any issues or bugs that arise during testing.

  • Maintenance and enhancements: Providing ongoing maintenance and support for existing COBOL applications. This includes analyzing and resolving production issues, implementing enhancements and modifications, and ensuring the overall stability and performance of the applications.

  • Collaboration: Collaborating with other members of the development team, such as database administrators and system analysts, to integrate COBOL applications with other systems and databases. Working closely with business analysts and end-users to gather requirements and provide technical guidance.

  • Documentation: Documenting all development activities, including program specifications, coding changes, and testing results. Ensuring that code is well-documented and easy to understand for future maintenance and enhancement purposes.

  • Adherence to standards: Following coding standards, best practices, and industry guidelines to ensure high-quality code and maintainable applications. Adhering to security and compliance standards in application development.

  • Troubleshooting and support: Assisting in troubleshooting and resolving issues reported by end-users or the support team. Providing technical support and guidance to resolve problems related to COBOL applications.

What you will need to have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent experience.

  • 6+ years of software development engineering experience.

  • Working knowledge in a Linux operating environment – proficient with COBOL, MF COBOL, NET COBOL, VSAM, DB2 and working with Microsoft and Linux tools environment.

  • Knowledge of the following: File Transmission (FTP/NDM) and batch processing

  • Application Production Support – ability to provide 24x7 support for up to a week at a time.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Experience in technical design writing and documentation.

  • Work independently and collaborate in team design session

  • Strong unit testing skills