[Remote] COBOL Software Engineer–Banking/Payments

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Computer Services, Inc. (CSI) is a forward-thinking software provider that helps financial institutions with open and flexible technologies. As a COBOL Software Engineer, you will maintain and improve core platforms that process financial transactions, ensuring their reliability and efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Developing, maintaining, and enhancing batch processing programs supporting high-volume payment systems
• Supporting ~100 legacy COBOL programs and associated scripts running in an IBM RS6000 (AIX) environment
• Troubleshooting production issues, including batch failures, reconciliation discrepancies, and data inconsistencies
• Analyzing system behavior and resolving urgent issues impacting transaction processing
• Working with large datasets and performing SQL-based data analysis and troubleshooting
• Designing and monitoring batch jobs and scheduling workflows (overnight/daily processing)
• Supporting and improving legacy systems while contributing to modernization efforts
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including payments, fraud, billing, and accounting
• Participating in an on-call rotation (approximately every 3 weeks once fully trained) to support critical systems

Skills

• Strong programming experience (COBOL preferred, but open to C, Java, or similar languages)
• Experience working in Unix/Linux environments (AIX preferred)
• Proficiency with shell scripting (ksh/bash)
• Experience with batch processing and job scheduling (cron, Autosys, Control-M, etc.)
• Solid SQL skills and experience working with large datasets
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Ability to support production systems and resolve high-priority issues
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Experience within banking, payments, or financial transaction systems
• Knowledge of reconciliation, accounting processes, or financial data flows
• Experience with legacy system modernization and integrations
• Familiarity with tools such as Azure DevOps
• Experience with file transfers, batch workflows, and performance tuning

Benefits

• Eligibility for incentive awards based on both individual and business performance
• Comprehensive range of benefits

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