Mainframe Developer - JCL/COBOL (4-11 yrs)

Experience : 4-11 Years.

NP : Immediate to 30 days.

Mandatory Skills : COBOL, DB2, JCL, VSAM, CICS.

Job Description :

We are seeking a skilled Mainframe Developer with extensive experience in mainframe technologies. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining mainframe applications, ensuring they meet high performance, reliability, and scalability standards.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, test, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, DB2, JCL, CICS, and VSAM.

- Implement efficient coding practices to optimize application performance and reliability.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate mainframe applications with other systems.

- Conduct regular system maintenance to ensure applications meet business requirements.

- Identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues in a timely manner.

- Debug and troubleshoot application errors, ensuring minimal downtime.

- Optimize application performance by reviewing and improving existing code.

- Monitor system performance and suggest enhancements for better efficiency.

- Prepare detailed technical documentation for applications, including flowcharts and user guides.

- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, team members, and management to provide updates and gather requirements.

- Ensure that all development activities comply with organizational and regulatory standards.

- Maintain secure coding practices to safeguard data and systems.

Mandatory Skills and Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

- Proficient in COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, and VSAM.

- Solid understanding of mainframe environments such as z/OS, z/VM, z/Linux, and IBM System z.

- Hands-on experience with mainframe development tools and platforms.

- Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities to address technical challenges.

- Ability to think critically and deliver solutions in high-pressure environments.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and documentation.

- Experience with advanced mainframe tools and frameworks.

- Knowledge of Agile methodologies and tools.

- Familiarity with batch processing and real-time transaction management.

- Strong organizational and time management skills.

- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.

- A proactive mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality results.