Software Engineer - NextGen (COBOL)

TL;DR

Software Engineer - NextGen (COBOL): Developing compilers, IDE integrations, and runtime APIs for enterprise software used by large organizations with an accent on mainframe emulation and cloud integration. Focus on delivering bug fixes, designing new features for enterprise products, and implementing automated tests.

Location: Hybrid (Newbury, United Kingdom) - typically 2-3 days per week in office

Company

hirify.global provides enterprise software solutions, including COBOL and Enterprise Suite, used by some of the world's largest organizations.

What you will do

• Complete a 3-month in-depth technical training program to build core engineering skills.
• Contribute to live projects that shape the future of COBOL and Enterprise technologies.
• Investigate and deliver bug fixes in collaboration with support teams and customers.
• Collaborate with experts to design and develop new features for enterprise products.
• Write technical design documents and maintain comprehensive documentation.
• Develop and manage automated tests to ensure software robustness and reliability.

Requirements

• 2:1 Degree or higher in an engineering or science-based discipline.
• Strong evidence of academic, personal, or commercial coding experience.
• Must be based in or able to commute to the Newbury, UK office for hybrid work.
• Highly personable team player capable of working effectively with colleagues and customers.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn both independently and within a team setting.

Nice to have

• Experience coding in COBOL, C, C++, C#, or Java.
• Interest in personal coding projects or open-source contributions.
• Good working knowledge of Windows, Unix, or Linux environments.
• Awareness of Agile and Scrum development methodologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Structured in-person training program starting in August 2026.
• Mentorship from industry experts through a well-established guiding program.
• Competitive salary with a 5% annual bonus.
• Unlimited holiday policy to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Hybrid working arrangement with flexibility to work remotely.