COBOL Software Engineer

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Job Title

What does a successful COBOL Software Engineer do at Fiserv?

As a COBOL Software Engineer on our Output Solutions team, you will utilize your COBOL development skills to provide operational and technical support of batch jobs related to the company’s enterprise systems to ensure they run reliably, accurately, and successfully. You will also be involved with the implementation of new technologies for innovative solutions for this area of the business.

What you will do:

• Maintain existing applications and troubleshoot/fix code as needed
• Create innovative solutions using new technologies to replace older code/systems, reduce outages, and improve efficiency
• Monitor and manage multiple environment systems and applications
• Identify production problems and find solutions in a timely manner
• Design and create automation to enhance functional and operational aspects of systems
• Identify, evaluate, recommend, and report process improvement solutions
• Ensure that all monitoring points and proper remediation/escalation procedures are documented
• Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation and off-hours support

What you will need to have:

• 2+ years of software development experience with COBOL
• 1+ years of experience with scripting languages such as DOS Command (bat), python, or javascript
• 1+ years of experience with general open system/distributed system platforms
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, work, and/or military experience

What would be great to have:

• 2+ years of experience with .NET development (C#, VB.NET, XML, and .NET framework)
• Knowledge of DevOps principles and technologies including CI/CD, Jenkins, Ansible
• Knowledge of software versioning control using GIT, Bitbucket, or similar tools
• Prior experience with input and output file formats, and print formats (PostScript, PDF, AFP, etc.)
• Prior experience in an Agile environment

Important info about this role:

• We are better together! This role is fully on-site
• This is a full-time, direct-hire position, and no contract positions or unsolicited agency submissions will be considered

Perks at Work:

• We’re #FiservProud of our commitment to your overall well-being with a growing offering of physical, mental, emotional, and financial benefits from day one
• Maintain a healthy work-life balance with paid holidays, generous time off policies, including Unlimited Recharge & Refuel for qualifying associates, and free counseling through our EAP
• Plan for your future with competitive salaries, the Fiserv 401(k) Savings Plan, and our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Recognize and be recognized by colleagues with our Living Proof program where you can exchange points for a variety of rewards
• Prioritize your health with a variety of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance options and a range of well-being resources through our Fuel Your Life program
• Advance your career with training, development, certification, and internal mobility opportunities
• Join Employee Resource Groups that promote our diverse and inclusive culture where associates can share perspectives, exchange ideas, and elevate careers

In order to be considered, you must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

This role is not eligible to be performed in Colorado, California, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Nevada, Rhode Island or Washington.

It is unlawful to discriminate against a prospective employee due to the individual's status as a veteran.

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Thank you for considering employment with Fiserv.  Please:

• Apply using your legal name
• Complete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable).

What you should know about us:

Fiserv is a global leader in payments and financial technology with more than 40,000 associates proudly serving clients in more than 100 countries. As one of Fortune® magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies™" 9 of the last 10 years, one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and a top scorer on Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index, we are committed to innovation and excellence. 

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Fiserv is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce that reflects our world. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law. 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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