Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

6 Month contract initially. Based:
Mostly remote with 2 days onsite per week in either Glasgow, London or Newcastle – Flexible. Rate: £Market rates p/d (via Umbrella company).

We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We are seeking experienced Cobol Developers/Engineers with hands‑on expertise in FIS Systematics to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and supporting core banking applications, with a focus on the FIS Systematics suite.

You will collaborate closely with business analysts, project managers, and other technology teams to deliver high‑quality solutions for our financial services clients.

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Cobol programs within the FIS Systematics environment (e.g., IMPACS, ALS, ST, etc.).
• Analyze business and technical requirements to deliver robust and scalable solutions.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues in a timely manner.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support system integration, upgrades, and migrations.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation for new and existing applications.
• Provide production support and participate in on‑call rotation as needed.

• Proven experience in Cobol development, preferably within the banking or financial services sector.
• Strong hands‑on experience with FIS Systematics core banking modules.
• Proficiency in JCL, VSAM, CICS, and DB2.
• Experience with batch and online processing.
• Solid understanding of SDLC, change management, and quality assurance processes.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work. If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible.