Senior Software Engineer, Mainframe - Cobol

US Bank

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Work type
On-site
Location
Irving, TXAtlanta, GAHopkins, MNCupertino, CACharlotte, NC
Salary
$119,765–$140,900 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 30, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $171k
This role $130k
$108k most similar roles pay here $229k

This role pays less than 90% of similar roles. Most pay $149,500–$191,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $130k versus about $171k for comparable roles.

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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 · Senior Software Engineer, Mainframe - Cobol

Sr. Software Engineer (Mainframe - Cobol) joins the team to perform the analysis, design, testing, development, and maintenance of complex Mainframe applications supporting critical business functions. This role involves participating in application architecture activities, including solution design, effort estimation, project planning, and technical roadmaps while collaborating with cross-functional teams through the full software development lifecycle. The candidate will build and maintain high-performing systems using COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, CICS, MQ, and IMS Database technologies. Daily tasks include troubleshooting production issues, performing performance tuning, and managing release activities using tools like GitLab, IBM Developer for z/OS (IDz), File Manager, EZTRIEVE, and TSO. The role specifically addresses the challenge of supporting large-scale, high-volume transaction processing systems within the banking and financial services industry to ensure reliability and meet strict service-level objectives.

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What you'll do

  • Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain complex Mainframe applications supporting critical business functions.
  • Participate in architecture activities including solution design, effort estimation, project planning, and technical roadmaps.
  • Analyze business requirements to recommend scalable, high-performing solutions that align with enterprise standards.
  • Develop and maintain program specifications to ensure performance, reliability, and service-level objectives are met.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues across Mainframe environments and dependent systems.
  • Manage implementation, deployment, and release activities while ensuring adherence to coding standards.
  • Mentor developers and provide technical guidance for problem-solving and modernization initiatives.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Five to six years of relevant experience.
  • Strong expertise in COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, CICS, MQ, and IMS Database development.
  • Hands-on experience with Mainframe tools including GitLab, IBM Developer for z/OS (IDz), File Manager, EZTRIEVE, and TSO.
  • Advanced knowledge of Mainframe programming, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and debugging.
  • Experience supporting large-scale, high-volume transaction processing systems in enterprise environments.
  • Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies, application lifecycle management, and release implementation processes.
  • Experience in the Banking or Financial Services industry (preferred).

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