Software Engineer II

Posted:
8/21/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Florida, United States ⋅ Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level

Field(s):
Software Engineering

Are you curious, motivated, and forward-thinking? At FIS you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and relevant issues in financial services and technology. Our talented people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, entrepreneurial, passionate and above all fun. 

About the team:

In today’s highly competitive private equity market, firms must not only deliver superior returns, but also respond to more stringent reporting requirements and increasing demands for information – both from within and outside their organization. Throughout the industry there is mounting pressure on organizations to do more, requiring a clear technology strategy that not only addresses the demands of today, but also enables the growth and performance of tomorrow. 

What you will be doing:

  • Works with Onshore Tech Leads to ensure that assigned work is completed efficiently, meets business requirements, stays within scope, and is delivered on time. 

  • Plays a key role in resolving technical roadblocks involving mainframe technologies. 

  • Responsible for building new / enhance mainframe Cobol programs / JCLs, use mainframe utilizes tools to complete the tasks,

  • Run mainframe batch jobs, monitor and trouble shoot any roadblocks with the batch processes in collaboration with the onshore project leads.

  • Continually improve quality of the deliverables 

  • Ensures code reviews, unit testing and integration testing is completed efficiently and effectively. 

  • Assisting in the identification, isolation, resolution and communication of problems within the production environment 

  • Analyzes, designs, programs, debugs and modifies software enhancements and/or new products used in local, networked or Internet-related computer programs. (Code must be used in core version of applications available for sale commercially.)

  • Interacts with product managers and/or users to define system requirements and/or necessary modifications.

  • Participates in software design meetings and analyzes user needs to determine technical requirements.

  • Write technical specifications based on conceptual design and stated busiess requirements.

  • Writes code, completes programming and performs testing and debugging of applications using current programming languages and technologies.

  • Completes documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance.

  • Trains and communicates with internal Client Training, Client Relationship and Sales teams on systems application.

  • May be responsible for developing or executing project plans, budgets and schedules and for documenting work and results.

  • May deliver informational and decision-seeking presentations to technical and business groups to internal and/or external audiences.

  • Other related duties assigned as needed.

What you bring:

  • Software developer with minimum of 4 + years of experience in Mainframe technologies – Cobol, JCL, VSAM, DB2 & Mainframe utilities & tools and experience with working collaboratively using Agile/Scrum/Kanban methodology.
  • Knowledge of FIS products and services; in-depth knowledge of products and services in assigned line(s) of business
  • Knowledge of financial services industry
  • Knowledge of end-to-end systems development life cycles, e.g., waterfall, iterative and other modern approaches to software development
  • Knowledge of standards relevant to the software industry , e.g., ISO, CMM, Six Sigma
  • Knowledge of banking practices, regulations and operations within assigned line(s) of business
  • In-depth understanding of design patterns and their application
  • Fluency in developing and understanding sequence diagrams, class models, etc.
  • Proficiency in solutions design and requirements definition disciplines leveraging model driven design based tools and techniques including conceptual solution component models, business process models, use cases, etc.
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences of various levels in the organization, e.g., executive, management, individual contributors
  • Excellent analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, team and time management skills
  • Ability to persuade and influence others on the best approach to take
  • Ability to estimate work effort for project sub-plans or small projects and ensure the project is successfully completed
  • Positive outlook, strong work ethic, and responsive to internal and external clients and contacts
  • Willingly and successfully fulfills the role of teacher, mentor and coach
  • May require in-depth knowledge of networking, computing platform, storage, database, security, middleware, network and systems management and related infrastructure technologies and practices

Education Requirements:  Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.

What we offer you:

  • A range of benefits designed to help support your lifestyle and wellbeing
  • A multi-faceted job with a broad spectrum of responsibilities
  • An international work environment and a dedicated and innovative team
  • An extensive range of personal development opportunities  
  • A work environment built on collaboration, flexibility and respect

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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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Fidelity National Information Services

Website: https://fisglobal.com/

Headquarter Location: Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1968

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Banking ⋅ Financial Services ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Payments