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Software Engineer Lead - Tandem Mainframe COBOL

FIS
United States, Florida, Jacksonville
Apr 15, 2026

Position Type :

Full time

Type Of Hire :

Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)

Education Desired :

Bachelor's Degree

Job Description

As the world works and lives faster, FIS is leading the way. Our fintech solutions touch nearly every market, company and person on the planet. Our teams are inclusive and diverse. Our colleagues work together and celebrate together. If you want to advance the world of fintech, we'd like to ask you: Are you FIS?

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced COBOL/Tandem programmer to join the PHASE3 team.

As a Software Engineer Lead - Tandem Mainframe COBOL, you will be responsible for

  • Develop core versions of software applications for sale to external clients.

  • Identify client purchasing requirements and technical specifications through Product Management and/or client representatives.

  • Interacts with engineering groups to assist in design changes to equipment and/or software.

  • Train and communicate with clients on systems applications.

About the team:
The Position is in FIS Securities Processing (Phase3) Product. Phase3 is a real-time order-to-settlement securities processing system used by broker/dealers and correspondent clearings firms.

What you will be doing:

  • Work on enhancement and Support projects for the Product.

  • Support FIS solutions and ensure the quality and utilization of FIS products satisfy client needs.

  • Recreate, document client issues, and troubleshoot problems to support product quality.

What you will need:

  • Strong understanding and solid work experience on COBOL, TACL, Guardian procedure calls

  • Strong understanding and solid work experience on Nonstop Pathway, SQL/MP, Tandem Utilities

  • Strong Analytical and Problem-solving skills with working experience on the above skill set

  • Able to take the initiative and work independently or in a team.

  • Experience in documenting SOPs to support daily operations.

  • Domain expertise in Fintech, especially around Brokerage and Clearance

  • Nice to have experience in C, C++, SQL/MX, and NonStop OSS environments.

  • Excellent communicator - ability to discuss technical and commercial solutions to internal and external parties and adapt depending on the technical or business focus of the discussion.

  • Attention to detail - track record of authoring high-quality documentation.

  • Organized approach - manage and adapt priorities according to client and internal requirements.

  • Self-starter but team mindset - work autonomously and as part of a global team.

  • A bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science or other related discipline or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.

What we offer you:

  • A multifaceted job with a high degree of responsibility and a broad spectrum of opportunities

  • A broad range of professional education and personal development possibilities - FIS is your final career step!

  • A competitive salary and benefits

  • A variety of career development tools, resources and opportunities

Privacy Statement

FIS is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how FIS protects personal information online, please see the Online Privacy Notice.

EEOC Statement

FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here

For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

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