Software Engineer I, Mainframe, COBOL

US Bank

Confirmed live 2 days ago High trust

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Saint Paul, MNHopkins, MNBrookfield, WIIrving, TX
Salary
$92,820–$109,200 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Sep 25, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $164k
This role $101k
$80k most similar roles pay here $215k

This role pays less than 95% of similar roles. Most pay $135,750–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $101k versus about $164k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About US Bank

U.S. Bank (U.S. Bancorp) is the fifth-largest bank in the United States, providing retail banking, corporate and commercial banking, wealth management, and payment services to millions of customers. Industry: Banking & Financial Services

US Bank currently has 30 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,765–$140,900 across 29 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer I, Mainframe, COBOL

As a Software Engineer 1 (Mainframe, COBOL), you will join the engineering team to perform the analysis, design, testing, development, and maintenance of high-quality software experiences. You will take full stack ownership by writing production-ready, testable code while ensuring all products adhere to architectural best practices regarding scalability, reliability, and performance. Your daily work involves participating in the agile software development lifecycle and applying DevOps principles to ensure robust system operations. The role requires technical proficiency in Cobol, DB2, JCL, VSAM, and CICS, with a preference for experience using GitLab. You will solve complex problems within the financial services domain by ensuring all product developments follow strict compliance and security standards while contributing to the bank's technology transformation through innovative design and collaborative code reviews.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Texas?

Median $186925 from 189 postings across 40 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design, develop, test, operate, and maintain high-quality software products.
  • Write production-ready, testable code while taking full stack ownership of the product.
  • Create optimal designs that prioritize scalability, reliability, and performance.
  • Analyze system failures to propose design changes and operational improvements.
  • Conduct code reviews to ensure engineering best practices and compliance with development procedures.
  • Ensure all aspects of product development follow strict security and compliance standards.
  • Integrate software reliability engineering standards into the daily development process.
  • Identify and communicate project blockers or delays before they require escalation.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Two to three years of relevant experience.
  • Hands-on technical knowledge in Cobol, DB2, JCL, VSAM, and CICS.
  • Experience with GitLab is preferred.
  • Proficiency in agile software development lifecycle and DevOps principles.
  • Experience working in financial institutions.
  • Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and architectural design patterns.
  • Ability to communicate technical processes and results effectively to diverse stakeholders.

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