Cobol Developer at FNB South Africa

Job Description

Role Purpose

• To provide IT expertise, advice and leadership in the design, creation, testing and documentation of new and enhanced applications and systems in accordance with agreed framework of programming standards.
• To assist in the development of IT operational implementation plans and associated IT processes, methods and techniques.

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• COBOL 5+ years’ experience
• JCL, Linux and SQL
• HOGAN 1 years’ experience beneficial
• New programme development experience 4 years
• Coding of programs according to program specifications
• Investigate required changes / development.
• Document Preliminary Impact Analysis based on requirements and information provided.
• Knowledge sharing with team members.
• Communicate timeously any risk relating to delivery outside budget or schedule to Supervisor.

Are you someone who has:

• Strong programming skills in Cobol. This also implies the ability to follow the flow of programs.
• No problems in identifying the function of statements or code associated with programs.
• The ability to be accurate is of high importance, due to the nature of programs it is critical that applied code must be accurate and must perform functions as specified.
• Understanding of the layout of records from a report layout file must be accurate and the programmer must be able to define such output records.
• Programmers must be able to complete tasks accurately without the repeated intervention of a supervisor, Programmers must be able to contribute their skills to the tasks at hand, they must be productive and their skills and knowledge for which they are employed should be the key criteria when evaluating their performance.
• Experience relating to investigation and design skills would be beneficial.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum: B.Comm, B.Eng, BSC Eng, BSC Informatics or related degree.
• 5 years + experience in programming and system design.
• Familiar with one or more programming languages as appropriate for the specific requirements of the department related to the field.
• System Design experience advantageous.

Dare to imagine the change with us if you are:

• An adaptable problem solver who does not fear change but thrives from it
• A disruptor in your field of IT expertise
• An initiative taker who identifies opportunity and improves
• Known for your delivery track record
• Wanting to be in a career that makes meaningful contribution to your and other people's lives

We’ll make a good match if you’re:

• Curious - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.
• Courageous - you're brave enough to think and do things differently and are always ready to put your hand up and take ownership.
• A team player - you believe in the power of teams so you're always part of one, building and leveraging your networks.
• Emotionally intelligent - you have a high EQ that enables you to truly connect with people, no matter how technical or specialist your role is.

You’ll benefit from our changeable benefits like:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• Inspiring work environment
• Work that is challenging
• Space to make a difference
• Opportunities to innovate
• Conditions that are flexible
• Focus on health and wellbeing (onsite wellness center, gym and crèche at our main campus to innovative employee wellbeing and financial fitness programmes)
• Resources to help you with your professional development
• Generous leave policy
• Preferential employee banking rates
• When it comes to learning and development, we encourage our changeable to expand their knowledge, on their own, with others, in person or online.
• As for our workspace, it is immersive, collaborative, and energetic because at FNB, innovation is our lifeblood and change in our DNA

End Date: September 5, 2025