Who we are looking for 

State Street IMS is seeking a full-time Senior Cobol developer to support the Investment Book of Records development team.  The candidate will lead/manage development projects required to support existing and new functionality for our in-house suite of applications written in Cobol.   

Responsibilities will include hands-on development, coaching/leading analysts and developers to architect high-end solutions, overseeing the creation and execution of test plans according to State Street’s published Development Process Framework.  Additionally, the candidate will engage in a leadership role for our production support team. 

This role can be performed in a hybrid model, where you can balance work from home and office to match your needs and role requirements. 

What you will be responsible for 

As Senior Cobol developer you will 

• Develop and unit test to ensure code passes acceptance criteria.  

• Work on multiple projects on a monthly release cycle. 

• Work on complex, deadline-driven projects with minimal supervision. 

• Provide technical expertise in analyzing, designing, estimating, and developing software applications. 

• Provide technical subject matter expertise in reviewing, analyzing, and resolving complex issues.    

• Ensure testing coverage and documentation is complete for each software release. 

• Handle release weekend support and production support. 

What we value 

These skills will help you succeed in this role 

• Strong understanding of SDLC process and project methodologies (Waterfall/Agile - Jira). 

• Strong critical thinking and problem solving. 

• End-to-End understanding of software architecture, design, development and implementation. 

• Experience working within multi-location teams. 

• Ability to work independently and with a team as needed. 

• Ability to multi-task and succeed in a dynamic, high demand environment. 

Education & Preferred Qualifications 

• The preferred candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and a minimum of 15+ years of hands-on experience as a Sr.Cobol Developer. 

• Experience with Fujitsu NetCobol or MicroFocus Cobol desired. 

• Experience with relational databases (Sybase a plus) & strong SQL skills are required. 

• Solid experience in full software development cycle, including application architecture, technical specs, analysis, software development, testing large-scale software applications, assisting SQA teams with UAT testing, production support. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. 

• Exceptional interpersonal communication and strong team collaboration skills. 

• Good project management skills. 

• Possesses the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Experience testing software designed for elaborate business scenarios. 

• Aptitude for learning new things and flexibility to adapt and follow guidelines. 

Additional requirements 

• MQ, UNIX and UNIX shell scripting a plus. 

• Experience in the financial industry with knowledge of trade flow and corporate actions a plus.  

Work Requirement

• Onsite 4 days a week in office and one day remote
• Standard business hours aligned to project and stakeholder needs(8am to 5pm)

Salary Range:

The range quoted above applies to the role in the location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the location above, the applicable range could differ.

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

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About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

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