Description

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance mainframe applications based on business requirements.
• Write, test, debug, and optimize programs using COBOL, JCL, and other mainframe technologies.
• Develop and maintain DB2 SQL queries, stored procedures, and database integrations.
• Work with CICS transaction processing and related online application components.
• Analyze existing applications, identify defects, and implement enhancements and fixes.
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and support user acceptance testing.
• Troubleshoot production incidents, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor batch jobs, resolve job failures, and optimize batch processing performance.
• Collaborate with business analysts, QA teams, architects, and other development teams.
• Participate in code reviews, technical documentation, release management, and deployment activities.
• Follow established coding standards, security guidelines, and change management procedures.
• Support application modernization and integration initiatives as required.

Required Skills

• 10- 12 years of experience in mainframe application development and support.
• Strong hands-on experience with COBOL, JCL, and DB2.
• Experience with CICS and online transaction processing.
• Proficiency in DB2 SQL, database troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Experience with mainframe utilities, batch processing, and job scheduling.
• Knowledge of mainframe debugging, testing, and production support practices.
• Experience with source code management and change management tools such as Endevor, Changeman, or equivalent.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree