Description

Key Responsibilities

Mainframe Development & Support
• Develop, enhance, and maintain applications using COBOL, JCL, VSAM, and DB2.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve mainframe application issues across development, testing, and production environments.
• Optimize JCL, COBOL programs, and DB2 queries to improve system performance and efficiency.
• Support daily batch processing, ensure job success, and resolve job abends promptly.

Unix Shell Scripting & Backend Integration
• Develop and maintain Unix/Linux Shell Scripts for automation, batch scheduling, and system integrations.
• Ensure seamless integration between Unix-based automation and mainframe backend systems.
• Troubleshoot and enhance existing scripts, improving stability and execution performance.

Database & PL/SQL Development
• Develop and maintain PL/SQL procedures, functions, packages, and triggers.
• Perform SQL tuning and optimize database queries for performance.
• Integrate shell scripts with relational databases (Oracle, DB2, MySQL or similar).

Production Support & Performance Optimization
• Monitor scheduled jobs, resolve production incidents, and ensure overall batch stability.
• Conduct root-cause analysis (RCA) and implement permanent fixes.
• Enhance performance of scripts, jobs, and database queries through continuous tuning.

Collaboration & Documentation
• Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable solutions.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with QA, business, and support teams.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including design specs, support guides, and system documentation.

Required Technical Skills
• Strong hands-on experience in Mainframe technologies: COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2.
• Solid expertise in Unix/Linux Shell Scripting.
• Strong SQL and PL/SQL skills (procedures, functions, triggers, packages).
• Experience integrating shell scripts with relational databases.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of batch processing and automation workflows.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Preferred / Good to Have
• Experience in banking, cards, or financial services domains.
• Experience with ticketing tools and production support processes.
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, or DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of Python or Java for extended automation or backend integrations.
• Additional mainframe skills such as:
    o COBOL, PL/I, Assembler, C/C++
    o CICS, IMS, and system administration on DB2/CICS/IMS
    o REXX scripting for automation and migration tasks
• Strong troubleshooting skills for IBM mainframe product-related issues

Key Skills

Education

Any Gradute