Sr Specialist, Software Engineering - BDSE

Key Responsibilities

Build and ship mainframe features end-to-end — from design through production — with growing independence. Contribute to mainframe ↔ Java integrations — MQ messages, APIs, and data flows that connect legacy systems with Spring Boot service Write production-grade COBOL, JCL, and CICS code; participate in design discussions and code reviews Use AI-assisted engineering tools (Copilot, Claude Code) as part of your day-to-day workflow. Ramp into Java/Spring Boot — actively learn, pair with Java engineers, and pick up Spring Boot tasks as you grow. Own the quality of what you build — tests, monitoring, and post-release behavior.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering, CS, or related field. Core Mainframe Engineering 6+ yrs: COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, and MQ in production environments. Working experience with batch processing and online transaction processing (OLTP). Mainframe ↔ Java Integration Exposure to integrations between mainframe and Java/Spring Boot workloads — MQ messaging, APIs, or data flows. Preferred. Java & Modernization Readiness Java fundamentals and a strong desire to move into the Java/Spring Boot stack within 18–24 months. Willing and able to pick up Spring Boot, REST APIs, and cloud concepts through structured ramp-up and on-the-job delivery. AI-Assisted Engineering Willingness to use AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) day-to-day, with ownership of correctness. Delivery & Collaboration Agile + Atlassian stack (JIRA, Confluence). Delivers committed work reliably; flags blockers early. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Feature ownership — independently designs and ships well-scoped mainframe features; writes clear, testable code and contributes to design discussions. Quality mindset — writes meaningful tests, participates actively in code reviews, and cares about production behavior. Curiosity and growth — seeks out learning opportunities, picks up Java and modern engineering practices quickly, and applies feedback.