Software Engineer Sr - COBOL/Mainframe

PNC is a financial services company that values its people as its greatest differentiator. The Software Engineer Sr - COBOL/Mainframe will support PNC Bank's international cash management platform, focusing on application support, software development, and vendor partnerships.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a primary technical resource for the MCA platform, developing deep application knowledge to provide effective support and issue resolution
• Partner with external vendors, including Oracle Flexcube support teams, communicate production issues, coordinate upgrades, evaluate upcoming releases, and manage critical events impacting the platform
• Design, develop, test, and deploy software solutions that support international banking, payment processing, regulatory reporting, and cash management functions
• Provide application support and troubleshooting across Mainframe environments, identifying root causes and implementing long-term solutions for production incidents
• Develop and maintain software components using COBOL to support core banking and transaction processing functionality
• Support and optimize Oracle Database environments, including data analysis, troubleshooting, and resolving application-related database issues
• Utilize Linux Servers to support application hosting, system administration activities, deployments, and operational stability
• Monitor application performance using Dynatrace, proactively identifying system bottlenecks, performance concerns, and production risks
• Manage incidents, service requests, problem records, and change activities through ServiceNow, ensuring timely resolution and documentation
• Analyze business requirements and design technical solutions that address complex operational and regulatory needs
• Document technical designs, development activities, support procedures, and operational processes
• Perform software maintenance, debugging, enhancements, and environmental improvements to ensure ongoing platform reliability and performance
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality technology solutions
• Support periodic platform upgrades, vendor updates, and enhancement initiatives while minimizing operational risk

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree
• 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience
• Strong experience in software development, application support, systems analysis, or a related technology role
• Hands-on experience supporting applications in a Mainframe environment, including troubleshooting production issues and maintaining critical business systems
• Strong development experience using COBOL to build, enhance, and support enterprise applications
• Experience working with Oracle Database technologies for application support, data analysis, query development, and issue resolution
• Experience administering or supporting applications hosted on Linux Servers, including deployment, monitoring, and operational support activities
• Hands-on experience utilizing Dynatrace for application monitoring, performance analysis, and proactive issue identification
• Experience using ServiceNow for incident management, change management, problem management, and operational support processes
• Strong application support background with the ability to develop subject matter expertise and assume ownership of a complex business-critical platform
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments and collaborating across development, support, and business teams
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues, identify root causes, and drive resolution through completion
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively partner with vendors, stakeholders, and technical teams
• Hands-on development experience using Java to support and enhance application components within an enterprise environment
• Experience utilizing Informatica for data integration, transformation, migration, and data movement processes
• Experience supporting Oracle Flexcube or other core banking platforms
• Banking, treasury management, international cash management, or financial services technology experience
• Payments domain experience, including support of transaction processing, settlement, or related banking operations
• Experience working in highly regulated environments requiring compliance, audit, reporting, or regulatory support functions
• Proven ability to become a technical subject matter expert for complex applications and platforms