IMS DB Developer - JCL/z/OS/Mainframe (4-6 yrs)

Desired Competencies (Technical/Behavioral Competency).

Must-Have :

- Proficiency in COBOL programming (COBOL-85, COBOL II, or later versions).

- Experience working with mainframe environments (IBM z/OS, OS/390, or similar).

- Strong knowledge of JCL (Job Control Language) and other mainframe utilities.

- Familiarity with databases commonly used with COBOL systems, such as IMS DB, GSAM, DB2, or VSAM.

- Ability to write, modify, and maintain batch and online COBOL programs.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex business logic.

- Ability to debug and resolve issues in COBOL programs using mainframe debugging tools (e.g , Xpediter, Abend-AID).

- Experience with software version control and deployment processes in a mainframe environment.

Good-to-Have :

- Knowledge of other Mainframe High-level languages such as Assembler, PL/1 is a plus.

Key Expectations from the Role :

- Responsible for designing, writing, testing, and maintaining COBOL programs to meet the business needs of organizations.

- Ensures that legacy systems operate efficiently, and may also participate in system modernization efforts, upgrading or integrating older COBOL-based systems with newer technologies.

- Write well-structured and efficient COBOL code based on business and system requirements.

- Perform system testing, unit testing, and integration testing to ensure that COBOL applications are functioning properly.

- Create and maintain detailed documentation, including program specifications, flowcharts, and operational procedures.

- Ensure that COBOL programs adhere to industry standards, security protocols, and best practices.

- Support system migration or modernization projects involving COBOL and other Mainframe applications.