Mainframe Developer - COBOL/JCL/CICS

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, CICS, and DB2.
• Perform L3 production support including root cause analysis, code fixes, and performance tuning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across onshore and offshore environments to address incidents, change requests, and new development requirements.
• Participate in production release cycles, ensuring smooth deployments and resolving critical issues promptly during cutover and post-implementation phases.
• Provide on-call support on a rotational basis for critical systems during off-business hours.
• Understand and analyze existing business processes and system flows to provide effective maintenance and enhancements.
• Prepare and maintain accurate technical documentation and operational reports as required.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality assurance processes, change control standards, and security policies.
• Demonstrate strong ownership and accountability in troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving technical issues with minimal supervision.
• Follow and contribute to knowledge base documentation, reusable component libraries, and best practices in Mainframe development.
  

Required Technical Skills

• COBOL (including structured and modular programming techniques)
• JCL (Job Control Language)
• CICS (Customer Information Control System)
• DB2 (Database Management System for z/OS)
• Strong understanding of Mainframe architecture and z/OS operating system.
• Experience in debugging tools like Fault Analyzer, Abend-Aid, or Expeditor.
• Solid knowledge of file systems (VSAM) and batch/online transaction processing.
• Familiarity with ChangeMan, Endevor, or other mainframe source code control tools.
• Exposure to Agile methodology and experience using ticketing tools such as ServiceNow or JIRA.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with business users and global teams.
• Experience working in banking, financial services, or insurance domains is a plus.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.