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Software Engineer Lead, COBOL

FIS
Jacksonville, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2026
Position Type

Full time

Type Of Hire

Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)

Education Desired

Bachelor's Degree

Job Description

About FIS

We are FIS. Our technology powers the world’s economy and our teams bring innovation to life. We champion diversity to deliver the best products and solutions for our colleagues, clients and communities. If you’re ready to start learning, growing and making an impact with a career in fintech, we’d like to know~ Are you FIS?

Current and future sponsorship are not available for this position

About The Team

The AutoSuite Development organization at FIS enhances the Lending Automotive base and client custom code. Examples of this work includes enhancements, regulatory changes and corrections required for the base & hosted client product. Primary responsibilities are analyzing, designing, coding, testing, and supporting the applications. We are looking for talented resources to be a part of this dynamic team.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Conduct code-level software analyses to identify root cause of bugs and/or system defects modifications as needed
  • Architect and design solutions for Product enhancements
  • Develops and executes scripts, utilities and associated test plans. Scripts may modify data that is not updateable via user interface
  • Interfaces with internal clients, vendors, managers, IT and Product Development to research and determine resolution of system defects
  • Analyzes problem, documents and communicates resolution and conducts follow up. Escalates problems to appropriate teams when necessary
  • Represents team on cross-functional teams for support and development activities
  • Interprets and presents data and conclusions to management as needed

What You Bring

  • 10 years of the related skills below
  • Knowledge of the basic principles, processes, phases and roles of application development methodologies
  • Knowledge of a wide range of interface design, development and debugging tools, techniques and methodologies
  • Knowledge of programming languages. (COBOL/JCL)
  • Knowledge of primary database engines. (VSAM/CICS)
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving and time management skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences of various levels in the organization, e.g., executive, management, individual contributors

Bonus if you have

  • Expertise with the Systematics ALS-AF Application

What We Offer You

  • A voice in the future of fintech
  • Always-on learning and development
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities to give back
  • Competitive salary and benefits

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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