Software Developer Sr (GOV) - COBOL Developer

PNC•Strongsville, OH

2d•$86,250 - $158,125•Onsite

About The Position

This role will support and modernize a critical legacy platform that enables integrated payables solutions for PNC’s corporate clients, facilitating ACH, wire, and check-based payments domestically and internationally. As well as serve as a senior technical contributor responsible for the stability, compliance, and continuous operation of COBOL-based applications that support client implementation and ongoing maintenance. The Software Engineer Sr (GOV) - COBOL Developer performs as a trusted technical partner to internal stakeholders by troubleshooting complex system issues and guiding teams through process improvements and federally mandated changes.

Requirements

Strong proficiency in COBOL development with hands-on experience in IBM z/OS mainframe environments.
Working knowledge of JCL, CICS, DB2, and VSAM.
Experience using tools and platforms such as SAS, NDM, FILE-AID, CompairX, Datamover, and BlueZone.
Proven ability to analyze and resolve complex systems issues across interconnected applications.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within a legacy-focused, highly interdependent team.
Professional demeanor with the ability to navigate organizational dynamics thoughtfully and diplomatically.
Demonstrated capability to present to senior leadership, clearly articulate technical concepts, and discuss project details at length when required.
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.

Nice To Haves

Application Development
Business Management
CICS COBOL
COBOL (Programming Language)
Customer Solutions
Design
Group Problem Solving
Mainframe Programming
Process Improvements
Release Management
Software Solutions
User Experience (UX) Design

Responsibilities

Perform ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancement of mainframe-based COBOL applications supporting integrated payables and CPY mnemonic applications.
Diagnose and resolve upstream and downstream system issues impacting client payment processing and operational workflows.
Lead and implement federally mandated system updates and regulatory-driven changes that occur multiple times per year.
Coordinate with internal technology and business teams seeking to leverage or model similar payment capabilities, offering expertise, guidance, and process improvement recommendations.
Provide clear technical explanations, status updates, and risk assessments to senior leadership and business partners.
Ensure system reliability, accuracy, and compliance in a high-availability, transaction-driven environment.

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