Hybrid Python, COBOL Software Engineer

at Nextlane

• Job title: Python, COBOL Software Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Tech skills: Python, Shell Scripting, SQL, SQLite, Unix, .NET
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Madrid, Spain

About the role

• Python & COBOL Software Engineer responsible for developing Kobra II DMS solutions in the automotive industry. Collaborating with global teams and ensuring high quality and maintainability in software development.

Responsibilities

• For development and maintenance of Kobra II DMS that is market leading DMS in Sweden.
• Design and Develop Software Solutions
• Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code according to project requirements.
• Design software systems and architecture in collaboration with team leads, product team and engineering manager.
• Debugging and Troubleshooting
• Identify, analyse, and resolve software defects or performance issues.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and automated tests.
• Collaborate with QA teams to ensure code meets acceptance criteria.
• Attend and contribute to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Review peer code for readability, performance, security, and best practices.
• Document code, APIs, and systems for maintainability and knowledge sharing.
• Use version control systems like Git for source code management.
• Follow security best practices in code and architecture.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest tools, frameworks, and programming languages.
• Support junior developers through mentorship, code reviews, and pair programming.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience as developer
• Languages: Swedish, English.
• Communication: Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Technical Skills: COBOL, Python, C#, .NET, REST APIs, C-ISAM, SQL/SQLite, Git, JSON/XML, Unix/AIX, Shell Scripting, Bash, CornShell, Jira.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to collaborate in a diverse and dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Remote Work: Up to 3 days a week!
• Work-life balance: We have flexible entrance and departure time.
• Summer schedule on Fridays: Start early your weekends!
• Referral Bonus: €1500 for every talent you refer (after 6 months).
• Flexible Remuneration: COBEE platform.
• Private Medical Insurance: Adeslas.
• Continuous Learning: Access to our internal platform for continuous development.
• Vacation: 23 vacation days plus an intensive schedule in July and August.
• Teambuilding: Our afterworks and activities are memorable!