COBOL/Unix Developer - Senior Associate

Functional Job Title:  Software Engineering and Development, AVP

Reports To:

Department/ Division:  GTS

Location:  Quincy, US

Job Description

US based Senior application open systems COBOL/Unix developer to design, build, test, deploy and support Web and Unix applications for Retiree Services business unit of State Street. This is very exciting role in fast paced development environment to work with extremely talented group delivering large development initiatives and managing 24/7 production support across time zones.

What We Value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

•  Design, develop and test web based applications
• Ownership and accountability of applications along with upstream and downstream integrations and successful implementation large and complex projects
• Extensive domain experience in retiree services payment processing including tax domain expertise.
• Work closely with the Product Owners and others on requirements analysis, planning, project management, and execution.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze, design, develop, test, document and implement large software deliverables.
• Develop or modifies complex software that is optimized for performance.
• Maintains and supports existing software applications.
• Identifies and resolves complex application issues and bugs.
• Must be able to analyze/​translate business requirements into technical specifications and design effective technical solutions and execute projects to successful completion within budget and timeline.
• Take ownerhsip to meet or exceed pre-defined SLAs.
• Participate in client calls and projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or an equivalent field.​
• 5+ years of experience managing global software development, testing and support staff.
• Experience in translating large complex business requirements into technical design and executing it to successful completion.
• Maintains and supports existing software applications.
• Proficient in Open Systems COBOL development
• Experience in relational databases including Oracle, PL/​SQL and Stored Procedures
• Experience in Github and other source codes systems.
• Extensive Experience with UNIX and UNIX ksh scripts
• Familiarity with SOA concepts, Design Patterns, Web Services and Agile development methodologies
• Execute resiliency, Lifecycle and technology projects (ex: DR fail and stay, Refactor unsupported software)
• Advocate and implement best practices and improve team processes.
• Experience in requirements analysis and system design.
• Proven problem solving, communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Experience with Design Patterns, Web Services and Agile development methodologies.
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, and highly responsible.
• Must be a faster learner and multi-tasker.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

Why this role is important to us

Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We’re driving the company’s digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation.

We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We’re looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company.

Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry.

About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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