COBOL Engineer Lead, Professional Services (IMS DB2 DBMS)
FIS · Philippines · 13d ago
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About the role: As a Professional Services Engineer (Conversions Programmer), you'll be responsible for supporting financial institution conversions from competing platforms to the FIS Integrated Banking Systems (IBS) Deposit, Customer Information, Currency Transaction Reporting and Safe Deposit solutions. You'll work closely with implementation business analysts and the client to understand conversion requirements and translate those requirements into specialized conversion programs. IBS PS Engineers are required to work weekends (approximately 6-8 weekends per year) to support conversion activities and perform weekly on call support (3-4 weeks per year).
About the team: The IBS Implementation Team is a well-established, cross-functional group of technical and functional resources that are responsible for supporting new and existing IBS clients through conversion activities of all sizes and complexities.
What you will be doing:
Analyze conversion data files for format, content and structure
Analyze and translate business requirements into specialized conversion programs
Code, test and debug highly customized conversion programs
Evaluate conversion exceptions and errors for possible solutions
Assist in the balancing and verification of conversion projects
Demonstrate an understanding of FIS systems and the financial services industry
Suggest technical alternatives and improves/streamlines processes and systems
Completes project assignments and special projects commensurate with job expectations
Provide input into unique client requests, including solution design and project estimates
May provide leadership and/or guidance to other technical professionals
What you will need:
A bachelor’s in computer science or information systems or equivalent experience
Knowledge of structured COBOL programming techniques with general understanding of IMS and/or DB2 DBMS
Strong understanding of working with sequential data files, including packed numeric, binary, EBCDIC, ASCII and FTP
Knowledge of IBM z/OS operating environment, including JCL, TSO, ISPF, VSAM, SYNCSORT, Expediter, Insync and VISION:Results (DYL280)
Excellent problem-solving, team and time management skills
Knowledge of FIS' products and services, specifically with Integrated Banking Systems (IBS) is preferred but not required
Added bonus if you have:
Exposure to banking processes and workflows, with knowledge of deposit applications and related banking products considered an advantage.
What we offer you:
At FIS, you can learn, grow and make an impact in your career. Our benefits include:
Flexible and creative work environment
Diverse and collaborative atmosphere
Professional and personal development resources
Opportunities to volunteer and support charities
Competitive salary and benefits
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