Software Engineer III- Mainframe

Employment Type

Regular

English (Required)

1st shift (United States of America)

Deliver technically complex solutions. Perform system integration support for all project work. Consult and partner with the business product owners to understand the end goal and offer solutions and recommendations during the design.

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain mainframe banking applications using COBOL, JCL, and CICS, adhering to enterprise architecture standards and regulatory requirements.

• Perform unit testing and support integration, system, and functional testing activities to ensure application stability and correctness.

• Develop high-quality, secure, and efficient code in alignment with acceptance criteria, coding standards, and banking compliance guidelines.

• Participate in software design reviews, implementation planning, and ongoing application maintenance.

• Work with DB2 (SQL) and VSAM for transactional and batch data processing.

• Utilize mainframe tools and utilities such as Changeman, DB2 SPUFI, CA ESP Scheduler, File‑AID, and related diagnostic utilities.

• Support change management and release activities, including code migrations, version control, and deployment validations.

• Collaborate daily with business analysts, product owners, QA teams, and operations to scope requirements, deliver enhancements, and ensure operational readiness.

• Provide warranty and production support, including incident resolution, root cause analysis, and defect remediation.

• Perform knowledge transfer and documentation to enable efficient handoff to production support teams.

• Bachelor’s Degree and six to ten years of experience or equivalent education and software engineering training or experience
• In-depth knowledge in information systems and ability to identify, apply, and implement best practices
• Understanding of key business processes and competitive strategies related to the IT function
• Ability to plan and manage projects and solve complex problems by applying best practices
• Ability to provide direction and mentor less experienced teammates. Ability to interpret and convey complex, difficult, or sensitive information

• Experience with core banking systems such as deposits, payments, lending, or customer information platforms.
• Familiarity with banking regulatory and compliance standards and audit controls.
• Exposure to performance tuning, batch scheduling optimization, and mainframe problem determination.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

• Sitting:
  Constantly (More than 50% of the time)
• Standing:
  Frequently (25% - 50% of the time)
• Walking:
  Frequently (25% - 50% of the time)
• Visual / Audio / Speaking:
  Able to access and interpret client information received from the computer and able to hear and speak with individuals in person and on the phone.
• Manual Dexterity / Keyboarding:
  Able to work standard office equipment, including PC keyboard and mouse, copy/fax machines, and printers.
• Availability:
  Able to work all hours scheduled, including overtime as directed by manager/supervisor and required by business need.
• Travel:
  Minimal and up to 10%

All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax‑preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full‑time or part‑time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays.

For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non‑temporary position for which you apply, based on full‑time or part‑time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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