Informazioni generali
Rif #
1234567890100112145
Paese
India
Regione
Tamil Nadu
Città
Chennai
Tipologia contrattuale
A tempo indeterminato
Famiglia professionale
F06 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Descrizione
Job Title: Cobol Developer
Department: Back Office Systems
About Business line/Function:
Back Office Systems Department manages and supports core applications used in daily operations, ensuring stability, evolution, and scalability of legacy and mainframe platforms, contributing to business continuity and transformation initiatives.
Position Purpose:
As a Cobol Developer, you will design, develop, and maintain applications on mainframe environments, contributing to both new developments and enhancements of existing systems.
You will be involved in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), working in Agile or Waterfall frameworks, ensuring high-quality and reliable solutions aligned with business needs.
You will also leverage modern development practices, including AI-assisted tools, to improve productivity, code quality, and delivery efficiency, in compliance with BNP Paribas standards.
Responsibilities
Direct Responsibilities
- Develop andmaintainCOBOL applications on mainframe systems
- Perform analysis, design, development, and testing activities
- Implement new features and enhancements
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues
- Ensure proper data flows between applications
- Contribute to system quality and performance improvement
Contributing Responsibilities
- Collaborate with local and international teams
- Participate in technical design and solution proposals
- Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing
- Support continuous improvement initiatives
- Participatingin code reviews and testing activities
Technical & Behavioral Competencies
Technical Skills:
- Skill 1 – COBOL programming (minimum 4 years)
- Skill 2 – Mainframe environment
- Skill 3 – JCL (Job Control Language)
- Skill 4 – DB2 and relational databases
- Skill5–Experience in implementation ofSOAP andREST Web Services
- Skill 6 - Working exposure to CICS
- Skill 7 - Working exposure to CICS
- Skill 8- Exposure to integrating file exchange tunnels like CFT
- Skill 9 -Working knowledge to use Microfocus on IDZ IDE
- Nice to have: Exposure to Z/OS connect
Specific Qualifications:
- Minimum5years of experience in COBOL development
- Experience in technical design and specifications
- Ability to design and propose technical solutions
- Experience in creating technical specifications
- Experience in drafting and executing test plans
- Understanding of SDLC (Agile / Waterfall)
- Code quality and maintenance best practices
- Understanding of application interoperability and data exchange mechanisms
- Fluent English (written and spoken) – mandatory
Skills Referential (Required knowledge, skills and abilities)
Behavioral Skills:
- Skill 1 – High attention to detail and strong analytical thinking
- Skill 2 – Good communication and collaboration skills
- Skill 3 – Strong problem-solving capability
- Skill 4 – Ability to work effectively in local and remote teams
- Skill 5 – Proactive mindset and ownership of tasks
Education Level:
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or related field
Location: ISPL Chennai
About BNP Paribas Group:
BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank and key player in international banking. It operates in 65 countries and has nearly 185,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialized businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment, and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realize their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy, and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group's performance and stability.
About BNP Paribas India Solutions:
Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, European Union’s leading bank with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, we are a 24x7 global delivery center. India Solutions services three business lines: Corporate and Institutional Banking, Investment Solutions and Retail Banking for BNP Paribas across the Group. Driving innovation and growth, we are harnessing the potential of over 10000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At BNP Paribas, we passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected and can bring their authentic selves to work. We prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of any kind and our policies promote equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, irrespective of, but not limited to their gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, colour, national origin, age, religion, social status, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status etc. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in.