✦ Luna Orbit — Software Engineering

Lead Software Engineer - Mainframe COBOL

at Fifth Third Bancorp

📍 Cincinnati, OH Unknown Posted March 18, 2026
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Position Details

Type Not Specified
Experience lead
Exp. Years 5+ years
Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or comparable
Category Software Engineering

About this role

This role involves designing and maintaining mainframe COBOL applications within an agile environment, ensuring secure and efficient banking software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement mainframe features
  • Collaborate on system architecture
  • Maintain secure COBOL applications
  • Participate in agile ceremonies
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues

Technical Overview

Expertise in mainframe systems, COBOL, JCL, MQ, DataPower, DB2, RESTful APIs, version control with Git and GitHub, and agile methodologies.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior mainframe software engineer with over 5 years of experience in COBOL, JCL, and related mainframe technologies, with strong problem-solving and collaboration skills, and experience working within agile teams.

Must-Have Skills

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field5+ years experienceKnowledge of MainframeJCLCOBOLMQDataPowerDB2Experience with RESTful networkingExperience with Git and GitHubUnderstanding of Software Development MethodologiesStrong problem solving skillsStrong collaboration skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skills

Tools & Platforms

MainframeJCLCOBOLMQDataPowerDB2GitGitHub

Required Skills

MainframeCOBOLJCLMQDataPowerDB2RESTful APIsGitGitHubsoftware developmentagile

Hard Skills

MainframeCOBOLJCLMQDataPowerDB2RESTful APIsGitGitHubObject-Oriented DesignFunctional DesignSoftware Development MethodologiesSecurity Best Practices

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationProblem SolvingCommunicationTeamworkAgile Methodologies

Industry & Role

Industry Banking / Financial Services
Job Function Lead mainframe COBOL software development and system maintenance
Role Subtype Mainframe Developer
Tech Domains Mainframe, COBOL, JCL, MQ, DataPower, DB2, Git, GitHub

Keywords for Your Resume

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Deal Breakers

Less than 5 years experience, Lack of mainframe or COBOL knowledge, No experience with JCL, MQ, DataPower, or DB2, Poor communication or teamwork skills

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