Senior Software Engineer -Development (Cobol)

Mediaocean is powering the future of the advertising ecosystem with technology that empowers brands and agencies to deliver impactful omnichannel marketing experiences. With over $200 billion in annualized ad spend running through its software products, Mediaocean deploys AI and automation to optimize investments and outcomes. The company's advertising infrastructure and ad tech tools are used by more than 100,000 people across the globe. Mediaocean owns and operates Prisma, the industry's trusted system of record for media management and finance, Flashtalking, the world's largest independent ad server and creative personalization platform, as well as Protected Media, the MRC-accredited ad verification solution for brand safety and fraud detection. Visit www.mediaocean.com for more information. 

What You Will Do:

• As part of the System Engineering team in this new role you’ll be instrumental in supporting and enhancing our System based on Micro focus Cobol, Linux, XML and Oracle. You will be working as Cobol/Linux/SQL developer and will be involved in looking at the backend system and improving it. You will be involved in writing scripts, understanding the framework and provide solution to day to day issues. You should be able to handle production issues independently and simultaneously working on enhancement projects. We are seeking a technically strong candidate who can work independently.
• This is a great opportunity to work with good technology and participate in the design and construction of sophisticated advertising solutions.
• Requirement analysis for the new work and producing technical design as well as implementation.
• Working with System Architects to understand the gaps or new requirements in the system and then doing the work.
• Supporting development teams for the system related issues.
• Supporting the existing system for issues in different development and production environments.
• Supporting the Operation and DBA teams for the backend system when they plan and work on upgrades.
• Involves tackling problems of diverse scope, designing and implementing complex software while ensuring quality of the product remains high.

Who You Are:

• Expert with extensive experience in Shell Scripting on Unix/Linux system (bash, sh etc). Well versed with Unix/Linux environment.
• Good experience in working with databases, data modelling, and SQL, Oracle PL/SQL, Views, Database Triggers.
• Microfocus COBOL or MF COBOL programming background.
• Knowing C programming is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of XML.
• Familiarity with version control tools.
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and troubleshooting skills with a knack for out-of-the-box thinking.
• Expertise in architecture design, deployment, configuration, automation, and management of scale-out filesystems.
• Effective utilization of a wide array of tools for development.
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills.
• We develop in an Eclipse environment using Maven and SVN. Experience with these tools will be advantageous.
• 3 to 6 years of Experience.

Why Mediaocean?

• Mediclaim Policy (Total Coverage: 7 Lakhs/year). Term Life and Accidental Insurance
• Inclusive workplace environment.
• Professional development opportunities within our Learning & Development programs
• Health Benefits – Health Check-ups, Fitness Activities.
• Belong@Mediaocean affinity-based groups of colleagues to create community.
• All of these benefits/perks are effective on the date of hire.

We would hate to miss out on your application because you do not meet every requirement – transferrable skills and education will also be considered, so please do not hesitate to apply! 

Mediaocean recognizes our true strength and value shine when all our team members feel there is space in the conversation for their voices, thoughts, ideas, perspectives, and concerns. Mediaocean is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, and we consider all applicants regardless of their age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 

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