Mainframe Developer - DB2/JCL/COBOL (3-7 yrs)

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Mainframe Developer to join our dynamic team in Chennai. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 7 years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining mainframe applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions that meet business and technical requirements.

Job Role : Mainframe Developer

Experience : 3-7 Years

Location : Chennai

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and implement mainframe-based applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, and CICS.

- Perform debugging, testing, and deployment of new modules or enhancements.

- Ensure compliance with coding standards, performance optimization, and documentation.

- Analyze business and technical requirements to design and develop scalable solutions.

- Provide technical guidance and recommendations for system improvements.

- Create and update technical documentation, including design specifications and process flows.

- Perform root cause analysis for production issues and resolve them in a timely manner.

- Provide ongoing support and maintenance for existing mainframe applications.

- Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize and address system improvements and bug fixes.

- Work closely with business analysts, quality assurance teams, and end-users to gather requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.

- Participate in project planning, estimation, and execution activities.

- Provide regular updates on progress, risks, and challenges to project leads and managers.

- Optimize mainframe application performance to improve response time and reduce resource utilization.

- Implement best practices for coding, data retrieval, and storage.

- Ensure that all applications adhere to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and security protocols.

- Perform regular audits and reviews to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.

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

- Experience with tools like Endevor, File-AID, Abend-AID, and Xpediter.

- Strong understanding of mainframe batch processing and online transaction processing.

- In-depth knowledge of DB2 database concepts, including SQL query optimization and performance tuning.

- Strong analytical and debugging skills.

- Ability to handle complex technical challenges and propose effective solutions.

- Certification in mainframe technologies or relevant areas is desirable.

- Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.

- Familiarity with modernization and migration of legacy mainframe applications.

- Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools in the mainframe environment.