Description

Lead the design and development of high-performing Java applications on Linux while driving mainframe modernization efforts to bridge legacy systems with modern infrastructure.

This role is hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Java applications across Linux-based and mainframe-based infrastructures.
• Lead modernization initiatives connecting legacy COBOL, JCL, and DB2 systems with new Java applications.
• Provide technical leadership through software architecture guidance, design reviews, and coding standards enforcement.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming as Scrum Master.
• Collaborate with DevOps and BizOps to automate deployments and resolve application performance and reliability issues.

Required Skills

• 8+ years of software development experience in Java and Linux environments.
• Strong Linux command line proficiency and shell scripting skills for task automation.
• 3+ years of experience with file transfer applications (Connect Direct) and protocols (SFTP, FTPS).
• Hands-on experience with IBM mainframe technologies including COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, CICS, and z/OS.
• Expertise in SQL queries and relational databases such as DB2, Oracle, or PostgreSQL.
• Experience orchestrating release workflows and CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or XL Release.
• Knowledge of secure coding standards (OWASP, CWE, SEI CERT) and security protocols (X.509, SSH Keys, PGP).
• Experience acting as a technical lead or Scrum Master within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
• Ability to build regression, performance, and deployment verification tests.

Preferred Skills

• Direct experience bridging legacy mainframe systems with modern Linux-based architectures.

Key Skills

Education

Any Graduate