Mainframe Developer

Responsibilities

Mainframe Development & Support

• Develop, enhance, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, VSAM, TSO/ISPF.
• Work with DB2 tables, Stored Procedures, SPUFI, QMF, and IBM scripting.
• Perform read/update operations using JCL and manage batch processing efficiently.
• Utilize data manipulation tools such as INSYNC for files and DB2 tables, and IBM load utilities for data synchronization.
• Use ADE Workbench and SCLM for code management, version control, and deployment activities.
• Handle production releases, including pre- and post-production support.
• Provide production support, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with SLAs.
  

Exstream Dialogue / Document Composition

• Use Exstream Dialogue tool for document creation and customization.
• Work with workflow functionalities, variables, rules, style sheets, tables, and document flow.
• Perform driver file mapping and manage variable mapping for document generation.
• Create AFP/PDF outputs and work with advanced tables and document composition logic.
  

Analysis, Design & Testing

• Analyze functional requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Create physical and logical design documents.
• Develop complex test plans to verify new or modified logic.
• Utilize Boolean and conditional logic for rules and functions development.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve concerns related to Dialogue development.
• Perform root cause analysis, defect investigation, and resolution.
  

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with business partners to review requirements and provide technical insights.
• Coordinate with team members, support personnel, and user communities.
• Assist in technical builds and provide implementation support.
• Train and guide employees at various levels on system functionalities.
  

Production Operations & Process Tools

• Work with ServiceNow for incidents, work requests, release tickets, and change management.
• Apply knowledge of Agile methodology for development and support activities.
• Maintain documentation and ensure timely issue escalation.

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of mainframe technologies: COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, VSAM, TSO/ISPF.
• Experience with DB2 stored procedures, SPUFI, QMF, SORT utilities, MQ Series.
• Hands-on experience with Exstream Dialogue capabilities.
• Knowledge of desktop publishing concepts.
• Familiarity with AFP/PDF output creation.
• Experience with Boolean and conditional logic.
• Strong capability in writing and interpreting rules and functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PDF).