Cobol Developer

Swedbank Corporates & Institutions

. Develop in an Agile scrum team delivering business value .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeSundbyberg • SwedenSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in system development with a strong focus on COBOL, DB2, and SQL, while effectively collaborating in Agile environments. Proficient in mentoring team members and optimizing processes through AI-assisted tools, ensuring system reliability and performance.

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COBOL ProgrammingDB2 Database OptimizationMainframe DevelopmentAgile MethodologiesAI-Assisted Development Tools

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Hard Skills

COBOLDB2SQLMainframe DevelopmentIBM Developer for z/OS (IDz)Visual StudioData AnalysisSystem DevelopmentFull Stack DevelopmentBusiness Analysis

Soft Skills

Analytical Problem-SolvingTime ManagementPrioritizationWritten CommunicationOral Communication

Tools & Technologies

IBM Developer for z/OS (IDz)Visual StudioClaude Code

Industry Keywords

Lending SystemsFinancial SystemsAgile ScrumTechnical Debt ReductionSystem Reliability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop in an Agile scrum team delivering business value
Work with infrastructure and integrations
Collaborate closely with CFT teams in Lending and other groups
Discuss complex solutions with the Tech stream and receive feedback
Mentor less experienced team members
Improve product quality by proactively reducing technical debt
Maintain, enhance, and modernize COBOL-based business-critical systems
Ensure system reliability, performance, and future readiness
Develop within different areas of the technology stack
Support Lending Sweden and contribute to Swedbank's financial-system role in society

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or relevant experience
10+ years of experience in system development and related tools
Proven programming experience with Mainframe, DB2, COBOL, and SQL
Experience with IBM Developer for z/OS (IDz) and Visual Studio
Experience analyzing and optimizing DB2 databases
Strong interest in leveraging AI to enhance efficiency, optimize processes, and improve productivity
IMS knowledge
Analytical skills and technical understanding within the Lending area
Understanding of data, databases, file deliveries, and SQL tools
Strong time management, prioritization, planning, and information-structuring skills
Proactive, self-organized, analytical problem-solving approach
Written and oral communication skills in both Swedish and English
Willingness to cooperate with different counterparties
Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools, including Claude Code, beneficial
Full Stack and product/loan systems experience advantageous
Lending systems experience beneficial
Agile work experience beneficial
Experience leading regulatory and market-standard interpretations beneficial
Design, architecture, and complex initiative leadership experience advantageous
Business analysis, functional and non-functional requirements, and testing experience beneficial
Knowledge of lending processes and local branch or lending support background beneficial
Background check and drug test may be part of the recruitment process

Benefits

Comp & perks

Personal and professional growth through self-leadership and continuous development
Meaningful work that positively impacts the workplace, customers, and society
Open and collaborative culture encouraging cross-functional teamwork and networking
Supportive and inclusive environment promoting work-life balance
Flexible working conditions when suitable for the role
Country-specific benefits, including banking offers
Pension plan
Share-based reward program
Health insurance in the Baltics
Health allowance in Sweden