Software Engineer Sr - COBOL Developer

Position Overview

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a Software Engineer Sr - COBOL Developer within PNC's Treasury Solutions organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA;
Strongsville, OH; or Farmers Branch, TX. PNC is an in‑office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals. PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

• Serve as a senior technical contributor responsible for the stability, compliance, and continuous operation of COBOL-based applications that support client implementation and ongoing maintenance.
• Act as a trusted technical partner to internal stakeholders by troubleshooting complex system issues and guiding teams through process improvements and federally mandated changes.
• Analyze user requirements and translate them into technical solutions using COBOL.
• Develop, modify, and maintain COBOL programs for batch and online processing.
• Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and resolving issues in existing COBOL applications.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including business analysts and QA testers, to deliver reliable solutions.
• Document code changes and system processes for future reference.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and best practices for software development.

• Strong proficiency in COBOL programming, including experience with mainframe systems (e.g., IBM z/OS).
• Familiarity with related technologies such as JCL, CICS, DB2, or VSAM.
• Experience with SAS, NDM, FILE-AID, CompairX, Datamover, Blue Zone.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with modernization projects or migration from legacy systems.
• Knowledge of financial or insurance industry applications.
• Understanding of Agile or Waterfall development methodologies.
• General use of JIRA, Confluence.

• University or college degree with 3+ years of relevant/direct industry experience, or a comparable combination of education, job‑specific certification, and experience.
• Required certifications or licenses:
  None.

Base salary: $55,000.00 – $ (may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education). Eligible for incentive based on company, business and/or individual performance.

• Medical/prescription drug coverage with Health Savings Account feature; dental and vision options.
• Employee and spouse/child life insurance.
• Short and long‑term disability protection.
• 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans.
• Dependent care reimbursement account; backup child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy and doula reimbursement.
• Educational assistance for selected programs fully paid.
• Robust wellness program with financial incentives.
• Paid time off: maternity/parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year; 15–25 vacation days each year depending on level.

PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law. This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the FDIA and the SAFE Act and/or FINRA, which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.

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