Software Developer Lead - COBOL, z/OS Mainframe

PNC•Strongsville, OH

2d•$86,250 - $158,125•Onsite

About The Position

The Software Developer Lead will be responsible for designing, developing, and supporting critical enterprise mainframe applications that power large-scale business operations within a highly regulated environment. This role will serve as a senior technical contributor and trusted advisor, leading the design, development, modernization, and support of complex IBM z/OS applications. PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals. PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Requirements

Hands-on experience designing, developing, enhancing, and supporting enterprise applications on IBM z/OS, leveraging the platform's operating system capabilities to support mission-critical business functions.
Advanced experience developing and maintaining applications using COBOL for business logic implementation and transaction processing.
Strong expertise with CICS for developing and supporting high-volume online transaction processing applications.
Extensive experience utilizing JCL (Job Control Language) to create, manage, and troubleshoot complex batch processing workflows.
Proven success working with large, complex legacy applications, including code analysis, refactoring, modernization, and performance optimization initiatives.
Hands-on experience with Endevor or similar enterprise source control and deployment solutions used to manage code promotion, releases, and compliance requirements.
Strong knowledge of enterprise batch scheduling platforms such as CA-7 and Control-M, including job scheduling, dependency management, and production support.
Experience working within mainframe security environments utilizing ACF2 principles, access controls, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Strong understanding of z/OS operating system concepts, including workload management, system architecture, and application execution environments.
Experience developing and supporting both Batch COBOL and CICS COBOL applications in enterprise environments.
Working knowledge of VSAM for defining, accessing, and maintaining high-performance mainframe data structures.
Experience using TSO/ISPF for application development, troubleshooting, and system navigation within the mainframe environment.
Proficiency with File-AID for testing, data analysis, file manipulation, and production support activities.
Experience utilizing EZtrieve for report generation, data extraction, and ad hoc information retrieval.
Experience supporting or developing applications within a Hogan mainframe banking environment.
Deep expertise in core mainframe application development supporting large-scale financial services or other highly regulated industries.
Experience contributing to application modernization initiatives that integrate traditional z/OS platforms with contemporary enterprise technologies and development practices.
Demonstrated ability to serve as a technical lead, providing mentorship, architectural guidance, and development oversight across complex application portfolios.
Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance application stability, development efficiency, and operational effectiveness within enterprise mainframe ecosystems.
Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience. Certifications are often desired. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Application Development
Business Management
COBOL
Customer Solutions
Design
Group Problem Solving
IBM z/OS
Mainframe Programming
Process Improvements
Release Management
Software Solutions
User Experience (UX) Design
Application Delivery Process
Application Design
Architecture
Application Development Tools
Application Testing
Packaged Application Integration
System Development Life Cycle
Technical Troubleshooting

Responsibilities

Lead the technical design, development, and enhancement of complex enterprise applications running on IBM z/OS platforms.
Design and implement scalable software solutions that address complex business requirements while maintaining reliability, security, and operational excellence.
Develop and support both online and batch application processing using COBOL, CICS, and JCL technologies.
Drive technical design and development of cross-functional, multi-platform application systems, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
Coordinate and support all phases of the software development lifecycle, including coding, testing, debugging, implementation, documentation, maintenance, and production support.
Analyze, refactor, and modernize large legacy codebases while preserving application performance, availability, and business functionality.
Facilitate the resolution of complex production and application issues through root cause analysis and technical problem solving.
Create and maintain technical and procedural documentation to support application development, deployment, and operational processes.
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to development team members through code reviews, design reviews, and best practice recommendations.
Manage enterprise application deployments utilizing Endevor or comparable mainframe source control and promotion tools while adhering to audit and governance requirements.
Support and monitor enterprise batch processing using scheduling tools such as CA-7 and Control-M, ensuring successful execution of critical business workflows.
Apply modern software engineering principles, methodologies, and development practices to improve system capabilities and operational efficiency.

Benefits

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