Role SummaryThe Backend Software Engineer will be responsible for enhancing, maintaining, and supporting enterprise applications built using COBOL in Micro Focus environments. The role includes Windows scripting for automation, SQL development using Oracle SQL Developer, application troubleshooting, and collaboration with business and technical stakeholders. The engineer will contribute to production support, code quality, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives within an Agile delivery framework.
Key Responsibilities- Enhance, maintain, and support enterprise backend applications developed in COBOL within Micro Focus environments.
- Develop and maintain Windows scripts for automation, batch processing, and operational jobs.
- Create, optimize, and maintain SQL queries and database objects using Oracle SQL Developer (including stored procedures).
- Troubleshoot production issues end-to-end, performing root cause analysis and implementing durable fixes.
- Collaborate with Business Analysts, QA, production support, and stakeholder teams to deliver reliable outcomes.
- Contribute to code quality through peer reviews, testing discipline, and documentation standards.
- Support Agile delivery practices, including iterative planning, execution, and continuous improvement.
Essential Skills / Qualifications- Strong experience developing and maintaining applications using COBOL in Micro Focus environments.
- Experience creating and maintaining Windows scripts for automation and batch jobs.
- Proficiency in Oracle SQL Developer, including SQL query optimization and stored procedures.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to troubleshoot complex systems.
- Ability to collaborate with BA, QA, support, and stakeholder teams.
- Understanding of Agile ways of working and iterative delivery.
Desirable Skills- Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL.
- Azure Cloud Services (AKS, Service Bus, Redis, ADX).
- New Relic or other observability tools.
- Knowledge of insurance domain or related business processes.
- Familiarity with system modernization initiatives or hybrid mainframe/cloud transitions.