Full-Time COBOL Software Engineer – Standard Bank Careers
Job Description
Standard Bank Careers – COBOL Software Engineer
Standard Bank is seeking a skilled COBOL Software Engineer to join its technology team. The role involves designing, coding, testing, debugging, and maintaining software programs in line with established development standards. Working under the guidance of senior technical professionals, the COBOL Software Engineer will contribute to delivering reliable, high-quality solutions that support critical banking operations.
This opportunity is ideal for a professional with a strong foundation in software engineering and deep experience in COBOL development, especially within enterprise systems and financial services environments.
Minimum Qualifications
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First Degree in Information Technology or a related field
Experience Requirements
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5–7 years of experience in software development, translating business requirements into technical solutions and writing production-ready code
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8–10 years of experience working with engineering best practices such as DevOps, Agile, and Continuous Integration/Delivery
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Strong background across IT disciplines with specialization in at least one core area
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Demonstrated experience in COBOL programming within complex legacy and core banking systems
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and maintain COBOL-based systems to support business operations
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Apply programming best practices and standards to ensure efficient and error-free code
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Work collaboratively with teams across the business and technology divisions
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Contribute to system design, documentation, and performance optimization
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Ensure consistent delivery through Agile and DevOps methodologies
Behavioural Competencies
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Practical problem-solving and strong attention to detail
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Clear and confident communication
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Ability to document, interpret, and manage technical information
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Adaptability to change and emerging technologies
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Strong initiative, collaboration, and task management skills
Technical Skills
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Agile Engineering methodologies
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Core Systems development with COBOL
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CI/CD practices and automation tools
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Data engineering and error management
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API integration and incident response
This role is essential in supporting Standard Bank’s legacy platforms and ensuring seamless integration with evolving digital systems. If you have a passion for COBOL and enterprise-scale engineering, this is a valuable opportunity to contribute to a leading financial institution.
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