Senior Mainframe Developer - COBOL Programming (8-10 yrs)

Job Description :

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Mainframe Developer with strong expertise in PL/1 and COBOL programming for both development and maintenance projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a hybrid model for a leading corporate banking client.

Key Responsibilities :

- Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

- Design, develop, test, and maintain applications using PL/1, COBOL, DB2, and JCL.

- Participate in the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, deployment, and support.

- Collaborate with business stakeholders and project managers in an Agile environment to meet project deadlines and deliverables.

- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.

- Maintain and enhance existing applications to improve performance, security, and functionality.

- Develop and execute unit tests, integrate solutions, and provide detailed documentation.

- Ensure the highest quality of code and contribute to the overall improvement of the development process.

- Stay current with emerging technologies, methodologies, and industry trends related to mainframe development.

Mandatory Skills and Experience :

- 8+ years of hands-on experience in Mainframe application development.

- 3+ years of practical experience in PL/1 programming.

- Strong proficiency in COBOL programming and related tools.

- Solid experience with DB2 (database design, queries, and optimization).

- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with JCL (Job Control Language).

- In-depth understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of interacting with stakeholders and team members effectively.

- Experience working in a corporate banking or financial services environment is a plus.

Additional Skills :

- Experience in other mainframe technologies or languages (e.,CICS, VSAM) would be beneficial.

- Familiarity with version control and issue tracking tools (e., Git, Jira).

- Knowledge of corporate banking domain processes is advantageous