[Remote] COBOL Software Engineer–Banking/Payments

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Computer Services, Inc. (CSI) is a forward-thinking software provider that helps financial institutions with open and flexible technologies. As a COBOL Software Engineer, you will maintain and improve core platforms that process financial transactions, ensuring their reliability and efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams.ResponsibilitiesDeveloping, maintaining, and enhancing batch processing programs supporting high-volume payment systemsSupporting ~100 legacy COBOL programs and associated scripts running in an IBM RS6000 (AIX) environmentTroubleshooting production issues, including batch failures, reconciliation discrepancies, and data inconsistenciesAnalyzing system behavior and resolving urgent issues impacting transaction processingWorking with large datasets and performing SQL-based data analysis and troubleshootingDesigning and monitoring batch jobs and scheduling workflows (overnight/daily processing)Supporting and improving legacy systems while contributing to modernization effortsCollaborating with cross-functional teams including payments, fraud, billing, and accountingParticipating in an on-call rotation (approximately every 3 weeks once fully trained) to support critical systemsSkillsStrong programming experience (COBOL preferred, but open to C, Java, or similar languages)Experience working in Unix/Linux environments (AIX preferred)Proficiency with shell scripting (ksh/bash)Experience with batch processing and job scheduling (cron, Autosys, Control-M, etc.)Solid SQL skills and experience working with large datasetsStrong troubleshooting and analytical skillsAbility to support production systems and resolve high-priority issuesStrong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionallyExperience within banking, payments, or financial transaction systemsKnowledge of reconciliation, accounting processes, or financial data flowsExperience with legacy system modernization and integrationsFamiliarity with tools such as Azure DevOpsExperience with file transfers, batch workflows, and performance tuningBenefitsEligibility for incentive awards based on both individual and business performanceComprehensive range of benefitsCompany OverviewAs a forward-thinking financial technology and software partner, we help community and regional banks, as well as organizations worldwide, solve their customers’ needs through open and agile technologies. It was founded in 1965, and is headquartered in Paducah, Kentucky, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.csiweb.com.