Software Engineer - Mainframe/COBOL
About The Position
Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career --- a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice. At Regions, the Software Engineer oversees application development, modification, and maintenance of applications. This position monitors system applications, ensures systems run smoothly, and creates reports and other documentation outlining findings/solutions. This position sits within Regions' Technology department.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field
- Seven (7) years of experience
- Ability to collaborate with programmers, developers, and other technology professionals to achieve a common objective
- Ability to conduct system analysis to detect issues with performance
- Ability to develop and implement technology solutions to resolve technical challenges
- Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and industry guidance
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Knowledge of software testing techniques, code optimization and software debugging
- Strong communication, analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong executional capabilities
- Thorough understanding of software structures, hardware, computing systems and how to integrate them
- Must be within a reasonable driving distance to Birmingham, AL, Charlotte, NC or Atlanta, GA.
- Must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in payments, banking, or financial services environments is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversees development and installation of new hardware and software
- Provides advice and recommendations to management on processes and techniques required for improved work operations
- Installs and configures systems and other software
- Tests installed software for malfunction detection
- Identifies and resolves business systems issues
- Designs and deploys new applications and enhancements to existing applications, software, and operation systems
- Measures effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems
- Develops and implements strategies to improve systems
- Monitors and tests system performance
- Oversees the training of junior engineers to improve job skills and work efficiency
- Maintains full ownership of a process typically
- Ensures compliance with risk management programs, rules and regulations, and cybersecurity practices; identifies opportunities for and supports process improvements; applies disciplined change management practices
- May act as a procedural expert
- Develop, enhance, and maintain COBOL-based Mainframe applications utilizing DB2 databases.
- Create and support JCL jobs, ensuring reliable batch processing and system performance.
- Analyze, design, and support ACH payment processing solutions, with a strong understanding of NACHA file specifications and compliance requirements.
- Collaborate with business and technical teams to troubleshoot production issues and implement system enhancements.
Benefits
- Opportunity to participate in the Long Term Incentive Plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
