Senior Software Engineer

AscendionBangalore (division)

17 hours ago

Job description

Job Description :

Location : Bangalore (Hybrid)

Job Title : AS / 400 (IBM i) COBOL / 400 Developer (Junior, Mid, & Senior Levels)

🚀 The Opportunity

Are you a passionate AS / 400 developer ready to make a significant impact? We are actively seeking talented COBOL / 400 developers at the Junior (3-5 years) , Mid (7-9 years) , and Senior (10+ years) levels to join our dynamic technology team.

This is more than just a maintenance role. You will be a critical part of the team responsible for developing, enhancing, and supporting the core applications that power our business. If you are an advanced problem-solver who thrives on tackling complex challenges and wants to bridge the gap between foundational systems and modern technology (like APIs and cloud integration), we want to hear from you!

💻 What You'll Be Doing

As a core member of our development team, you will dive deep into our systems. Your primary focus will be on designing, coding, testing, and supporting our applications built on the IBM i (AS / 400) platform.

Develop & Enhance : Write high-quality, secure, and maintainable code using COBOL / 400 , CL , and SQL / DB2 .
Collaborate : Work closely with other developers, business analysts, and QA teams within a full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) .
Modernize : Play a key role in integration projects, helping our core systems communicate with modern applications via APIs and other solutions.
Problem-Solve : Analyse and resolve complex technical issues and application defects.
Optimize : Use your strong SQL skills to write efficient queries and ensure database integrity and performance.
Maintain Standards : Adhere to and promote software development best practices , secure coding standards, and effective version control .

✅ Must-Have Qualifications (The Core Role)

These are the foundational skills required to be successful in this position :

Proven Experience : Demonstrable software development experience in COBOL / 400 , AS / 400 , DB2 , and CL (Command Line) .

Junior : 3-5 Years

Mid : 7-9 Years

Senior : 10+ Years

SDLC Expertise : An in-depth understanding of the full Software Development Life Cycle.

Technical Acumen : Good understanding of software development best practices and secure coding principles.

Problem-Solving : Advanced reasoning, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.

Database Skills : Strong, confident SQL skills and experience with DB2.

Collaboration : Familiarity with modern version control tools (like Git or Subversion) and a history of successful collaboration with development teams.

Integration Knowledge : Solid knowledge of APIs and integration solutions.

Communication : Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

🌟 Preferred Qualifications (What Sets You Apart)

These skills will help you excel and grow in the role :

Quality Focus : Experience with automated testing frameworks and a strong commitment to unit testing .

Big Picture Thinking : Proven skills in system design and architecture (especially valuable for Mid-Senior levels).

Modern Exposure : Some experience working with applications deployed in a cloud environment (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

🏆 Bonus Points (Nice-to-Haves)

Prior experience with WINS (Workflow and Imaging Network System).

Professional experience within the Insurance domain .

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to take on a new challenge and grow your career with a forward-thinking team, please apply with your updated resume. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Polish your CV with AS / 400 and COBOL / 400 skillsets in all the projects. Then share your resume on "jobin.abraham@ascendion.com"

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Senior Software Engineer • Bangalore (division)