Natixis in Portugal belongs to Global Financial Services business unit, the global arm of Groupe BPCE. As the second largest banking group in France, Groupe BPCE pursues a full range of banking and insurance activities, counting 100.000 employees and serving 36 million customers worldwide. 

Based in Porto, Natixis Center of Expertise mission is to transform traditional banking by developing innovative solutions for the bank’s business, operations and work culture worldwide, as a key driver of the company’s culture of agility and innovation: a perfect fit in Portuguese labour culture. Teams of IT, Banking Support Activities and Compliance work in an integrated, inclusive and transversal way, supporting all the business lines and country platforms. 

Natixis in Portugal is the best combination of a “start-up mindset”, given its multicultural and inclusive environment, culture of proximity and participation and dynamic working methodologies, based on agility, collaboration and creativity, with a large, solid structure, founded on career management, including international mobility, financial security and robust processes, along with unlimited learning opportunities: small enough to keep entrepreneurial spirit, big enough to deliver globally. 

Join a team where you can make things change, achieve limitless perspectives to evolve and grow, become an expert and reach your full potential! Because you deserve much more than a job. 

We are looking for a Cobol developer to join the BPCE SI team in Porto, within the Payments Management perimeter. 

The team is in charge of the technical and functional maintenance of around 10 applications, operating on both project and support activities. They are responsible for the technical activities (batch maintenance and development of new solutions), the functional maintenance (business support and enhancements) and application ownership (responsibility for the technical and functional knowledge of one or more applications and share/help other application owners in conceiving new, well integrated solutions, in the Payments management team).

This team works with a wide variety of applications and stakeholders so the ideal candidate will need to have a strong technical profile with an agile mindset. We are looking for a strong and resilient person that likes to solve problems and have a creative approach to the solutions presented. In addition, the ideal candidate is expected to have technical background but also be interested in developing a functional understanding of the applications and how Payments Management activities are operated within the bank.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Development in COBOL MVS
• Design, specify and estimate new features to cater business and functional requirements
• Conduct the process through all phases of the development lifecycle: Analysis,     Development, Unit and integration testing, User Acceptance Testing, Production delivery,   Documentation update).
• Batch follow-up.
• Application Support and resolution of incidents (technical and functional).
• Create/update documentation.
• Enhancements and project participation.

Qualifications:

• MVS
• CICS
• DB2
• JCL
• TSO
• VSAM
• Dimensions
• Spitab
• Good knowledge of Agile methodologies (scrum, Kanban).

In addition, we would be looking for someone that:

• Is flexible and can adapt to the different technical and/or functional tasks that may be required
• Has strong resilience and a creative mindset
• Has good communication and relationship skills
• Is proactive and capable to work in autonomy
• Is able make commitments and meet them
• Has at least 4 years of experience in similar roles
• Is Fluent in English (at least B2), French knowledge would also be a plus
• A previous experience in an international context would also be a plus.

At Natixis, we are committed to fostering a working environment where each and every one of our people is treated with dignity and respect and where every voice is heard. Our differences make us collectively stronger and are a source of fulfilment, innovation and performance.

In the framework of its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion policy, Natixis in Portugal has implemented a Blind CV Screening process, with the purpose of reducing hiring bias. A blind CV excludes any personal details which refer to the applicant’s gender, age or ethnicity. When applying for our positions, please submit a blind CV, that is, with no picture, name, gender, age, nationality, ethnicity and address. Your personal statement, work experience, courses and certifications, education, skills and contact information is what matters to us.

Candidate’s Journey 

Following your online application, you’ll be contacted by one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists. The next steps would be to meet our business experts (Team Leaders and Team Managers), welcome and onboard you into the Team. 

Few other things you should know: 

This career opportunity is based in Porto, right in the heart of the city, and offers a hybrid working model. 

Today, we count with over 2.000 employees, from 31 different nationalities, and you can be one of them. If this career opportunity is aligned with your professional ambitions, apply now! We look forward to meeting you! 

In 2023, Top Employers Institute has awarded Natixis in Portugal the Top Employer Portugal accreditation for the first time. This certification recognizes excellence in people practices, following the example of our head office, in France, who was certified Top Employer France for the seventh year in a row. 

Last but not least, we invite you to discover what a day in your like could look like: 

Early morning. Campo 24 de Agosto. In 4 minutes, you are clocking in at the office. Start your day having breakfast with the Team and grab fresh fruit on the way to your seat, in one of Porto’s most typical neighborhoods. This Purple Day is going to be a busy one: daily meeting ensuring all team members are on the same page regarding work status, priorities and blockers, language class and, just after, a Talent Management meeting with your manager, discussing your career path. 

Lunch break. Today, your Team is onboarding newcomers, but also welcoming French colleagues: the perfect excuse to walk downtown and bond over a francesinha. When returning, inhale nature and peace of mind in Natixis Urban Garden (look at the crops; ready to harvest!). 

Back inside. Brainstorming session on a new, exciting project in our disruptive and immersive Manaus Village. The afternoon went flying (tasks, meetings, some jokes with your teammates). End it on a high note: celebrating cultural diversity with a Diwali, the Indian festival of lights. 

Tomorrow, you attend a conference led by influential speakers in your industry and, the day after, you will work from home, benefitting from some focus time to complete that report and soft skills course on LinkedIn Learning. Once you are done with your work for the day, strike the right note playing with Natixis band or be part of a board games session. If that is too steady for you, meet your colleagues to catch some waves or sail the Douro river during golden hour.