Chase · 6 hours ago
Mainframe Senior Lead Software Engineer - Cobol, CICS, DB2, VSAM
Chase is one of the oldest financial institutions, offering innovative financial solutions to a diverse client base. The Senior Lead Software Engineer will be responsible for leading the design and development of complex mainframe applications while mentoring team members and ensuring alignment with business objectives in a fast-paced environment.
BankingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Regularly provides technical guidance and direction to support the business and its technical teams, contractors, and vendors
Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
Lead the design, development, and maintenance of complex mainframe applications using COBOL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, and related technologies
Serve as a subject matter expert in Broker Dealer Post Trade functions, including Regulatory Reporting, Stock Record, and Statements & Confirms
Oversee and contribute to projects related to Stock Plan Administration systems and processes
Oversee project planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope
Drives decisions that influence the product design, application functionality, and technical operations and processes
Actively contributes to the engineering community as an advocate of firmwide frameworks, tools, and practices of the Software Development Life Cycle
Influences peers and project decision-makers to consider the use and application of leading-edge technologies
Adds to the team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect
Qualification
Required
Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
Advanced in one or more programming language(s) - Experience in software development, with a focus on mainframe technologies
Extensive experience in mainframe development, including proficiency in COBOL, CICS, DB2, and VSAM
Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
Demonstrated expertise in Broker Dealer Post Trade functions, specifically Regulatory Reporting, Stock Record, and Statements & Confirms. Experience in Stock Plan Administration
Demonstrated experience in project management, including planning, execution, and delivery of technology initiatives
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop technical teams
Ability to tackle design and functionality problems independently with little to no oversight
Experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
Preferred
Experience in the financial services industry, with a strong preference for post-trade processing
Experience with additional mainframe tools and technologies
Exposure to non-mainframe programming languages or platforms (such as Java, .NET, Python, etc.) is a plus, but not required
Prior experience in people management or team leadership roles
Benefits
Comprehensive health care coverage
On-site health and wellness centers
A retirement savings plan
Backup childcare
Tuition reimbursement
Mental health support
Financial coaching
Company
Chase
Chase provides broad range of financial services. It is a sub-organization of JP Morgan Chase.
Funding
Current Stage
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