Software Engineer

Senior / Lead Software Engineer - Mainframe (Hogan, COBOL, Automation)

Location:

Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)

Primary: Columbus, OH

Secondary: Minneapolis, MN; Charlotte, NC Job Type

Contract / Contingent Assignment

Experience Level

Senior Software Engineer: 5+ years of relevant experience

Lead Software Engineer: Prior formal lead title not required; must have demonstrated mentorship or technical guidance experience Overview

We are seeking a Senior or Lead Software Engineer with strong mainframe and Hogan experience to support a large-scale legacy modernization and automation initiative. This role will focus on batch processing automation, Hogan application development, and production support within an enterprise mainframe environment.

The engineer will partner closely with cross-functional teams to migrate manual processes to automated solutions and contribute to the modernization of critical banking systems.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze user and business requirements and translate them into technical design specifications

Design, develop, test, and debug mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, and SQL

Build, maintain, and automate batch workflows using enterprise schedulers (e.g., CA7)

Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents and technical issues independently

Provide production support, job monitoring, and batch failure resolution

Collaborate with analysts, testers, operations, and other engineering teams throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Identify repetitive or manual operational processes and implement automation solutions that deliver measurable ROI

Consult on complex initiatives with broad impact, contributing to large-scale planning and system improvements

Strategically collaborate with client and internal stakeholders on technical solutions Required Qualifications

5+ years of Software Engineering experience (or equivalent combination of work experience, consulting, training, military experience, or education)

Hands-on experience with IBM z/OS mainframe environments

Strong proficiency in:

COBOL

JCL

SQL

Experience with:

Batch processing, job scheduling, and automation

Production support, troubleshooting, and incident resolution

CA7 or similar mainframe schedulers

Database and file system experience:

DB2

IMS

VSAM

Experience with mainframe utilities and tools (e.g., TSO/ISPF, SDSF, Endevor, File-AID, Abend-Aid)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work effectively both independently and within an enterprise-scale team Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications

Hands-on experience with Hogan Applications, including:

Hogan CIS (Customer Information System)

Hogan Umbrella

Hogan Deposits

IDS (Integrated Delivery System)

RPM (Relationship Pricing Module)

Experience with:

REXX

SORT utilities

Easytrieve

Automation-first mindset with demonstrated success automating batch or operational workflows

Experience mentoring junior engineers or guiding peers

IT Project Management exposure or skills Project Details

This role supports a major transformation effort focused on modernizing legacy systems through automation. The engineer will supplement core technology teams by converting manual operational and batch processes into automated solutions, improving stability, efficiency, and scalability across critical systems.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and contractors. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.