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About this Software Engineer - Mainframe/COBOL role at Regions

Regions · Onsite · Hoover, AL - Riverchase Operations Center (Birmingham, AL)

Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career --- a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice.

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Job Description:

At Regions, the Software Engineer oversees application development, modification, and maintenance of applications. This position monitors system applications, ensures systems run smoothly, and creates reports and other documentation outlining findings/solutions. This position sits within Regions' Technology department.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Oversees development and installation of new hardware and software
  • Provides advice and recommendations to management on processes and techniques required for improved work operations
  • Installs and configures systems and other software
  • Tests installed software for malfunction detection
  • Identifies and resolves business systems issues
  • Designs and deploys new applications and enhancements to existing applications, software, and operation systems
  • Measures effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems
  • Develops and implements strategies to improve systems
  • Monitors and tests system performance
  • Oversees the training of junior engineers to improve job skills and work efficiency
  • Maintains full ownership of a process typically
  • Ensures compliance with risk management programs, rules and regulations, and cybersecurity practices; identifies opportunities for and supports process improvements; applies disciplined change management practices
  • May act as a procedural expert

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field
  • Seven (7) years of experience

Skills and Competencies

  • Ability to collaborate with programmers, developers, and other technology professionals to achieve a common objective
  • Ability to conduct system analysis to detect issues with performance
  • Ability to develop and implement technology solutions to resolve technical challenges
  • Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and industry guidance
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Knowledge of software testing techniques, code optimization and software debugging
  • Strong communication, analytical and problem solving skills
  • Strong executional capabilities
  • Thorough understanding of software structures, hardware, computing systems and how to integrate them

Additional Job Requirements

  • Develop, enhance, and maintain COBOL-based Mainframe applications utilizing DB2 databases.
  • Create and support JCL jobs, ensuring reliable batch processing and system performance.
  • Analyze, design, and support ACH payment processing solutions, with a strong understanding of NACHA file specifications and compliance requirements.
  • Collaborate with business and technical teams to troubleshoot production issues and implement system enhancements.
  • Previous experience in payments, banking, or financial services environments is preferred.

This position is intended to be onsite, now or in the near future. Associates will have regular work hours, including full days in the office three or more days a week. The manager will set the work schedule for this position, including in-office expectations. Regions will not provide relocation assistance for this position, and relocation would be at your expense. This position must be within a reasonable driving distance to Birmingham, AL, Charlotte, NC or Atlanta, GA.

Regions will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position at this time. Applicants for this position must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Position Type

Full time

Compensation Details

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

Job Range Target:

Minimum:

$127,767.75 USD

Median:

$168,210.00 USD

Incentive Pay Plans:

Opportunity to participate in the Long Term Incentive Plan.

Benefits Information

Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.

  • Paid Vacation/Sick Time

  • 401K with Company Match

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

  • Disability Benefits

  • Health Savings Account

  • Flexible Spending Account

  • Life Insurance

  • Parental Leave

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Associate Volunteer Program

Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.


https://www.regions.com/about-regions/welcome-portal/benefits

Location Details

Riverchase Operations Center

Location:

Hoover, Alabama

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.

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How this Software Engineer salary compares

This role pays $168,210/yrin line with the typical range for Software Engineer roles.

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About Regions

About Regions At Regions, our culture focuses on five core values that are a commitment to how we will do business: Put people first Do what is right Focus on your customer Reach higher Enjoy life Through these values, our mission to make life better drives our desire to improve and make a positive difference in the communities where we work and live through financial investments and volunteering.

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