Alongside

Senior Application Analyst (Cobol)

Alongside  •  Lisbon, PT (Hybrid)  •  9 days ago
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Job Description

Alongside partners with organizations to drive digital transformation and build high-performing tech teams
We are looking for a Senior Application Analyst to join a banking team focused on the development, maintenance, and support of core applications in a mainframe environment. The professional will be responsible for technical analysis, software development, testing, and application support, ensuring the quality and stability of the implemented solutions.

Key Responsibilities
Develop software according to DSI programming standards and guidelines.

Implement COBOL components in both batch and transactional environments.

Prepare and execute unit tests and system tests.

Produce technical and functional documentation according to internal methodologies.

Perform corrective and evolutionary maintenance of managed applications.

Provide production support for the applications under the team’s responsibility.

Participate in standby/on-call support rotations when required.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in an Agile environment.

Requirements

Technical Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in COBOL development.
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • COBOL
    • DB2
    • CICS
    • JCL
  • Experience with both batch and transactional development.
  • Strong technical analysis and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in unit and system testing.

Nice to Have

  • Functional knowledge in the Cards/Payments area.
  • Previous experience in the banking sector.
  • Familiarity with Novo Banco methodologies and tools:
    • Agile / Jira
    • Microfocus
    • Cobol Studio
    • ITSM
  • Knowledge of the SIBS / Multibanco protocol:
    • GRT Transactions
    • H-to-H
    • Multibanco Clearing

Benefits

  • Employment Contract;
  • Health Insurance;
  • Meal Card;
  • Gym Ticket;
  • Hybrid Work (Lisboa).
Alongside

About Alongside

🚀 Alongside | Build Great Products with Great Teams

Alongside helps VC-backed start-ups, scale-ups and digital-first enterprises accelerate their roadmaps by assembling elite, time-zone-aligned teams of software engineers, product managers and UX/UI designers, often in under 14 days. Our Porto HQ sits in Europe’s fastest-growing tech hub and taps a vetted global talent pool that lets you ship faster, reduce burn and stay laser-focused on product-market fit.

Why high-growth companies choose Alongside

• Top 1 % practitioners: rigorously screened full-stack, mobile, blockchain & AI/ML engineers, plus senior designers and product leaders. 

• Flexible engagement models: scale a single specialist, an entire squad, or an autonomous build-and-ship pod.

• End-to-end ownership: discovery → design → development → launch, with weekly velocity reports and transparent KPIs.

• Cost-efficient remote talent: New York, Porto, Pune & Hanoi offices give you round-the-clock progress without Silicon-Valley price tags. 

• Proven track record: core Alongside team took Arkive, the world’s first decentralised museum, from idea to funded product. We helped Circuit Security to secure 4.5M in funding and many other startups.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Porto, PT
Year Founded
2023
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