Axiom Pro is a trusted partner in global talent solutions helping organizations build exceptional teams and deliver transformative projects We are currently supporting a current client in the financial services sector with their core system modernization This initiative centers on the continued evolution and optimization of legacy mainframe applications that are critical to daily operations Our client a mid-sized North American financial institution relies on IBM Z mainframe systems to run key customer-facing and internal services With increasing demand for digital transformation and tighter regulatory compliance the company is launching a multi-year modernization effort As part of this journey they are seeking Mainframe Developers who can work on refactoring legacy COBOL applications optimizing DB2 access and supporting gradual service decomposition into more modern architectures e g APIs microservices Responsibilities Maintain and enhance legacy applications developed in COBOL running on z OS Design and implement code changes to support new business requirements Refactor monolithic components for performance maintainability and modularization Collaborate with cross-functional teams DevOps QA architects on system integration Participate in batch job scheduling troubleshooting and debugging across environments Support gradual integration with modern cloud-based services via APIs and MQ Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge transfer sessions Requirements 5 years of hands-on experience with IBM mainframe technologies z OS Proficiency in COBOL JCL and VSAM is required Experience with CICS DB2 and batch processing systems Familiarity with modern development practices version control CI CD pipelines Agile Scrum Previous exposure to modernization initiatives e g exposing mainframe functions via REST APIs is a solid plus Excellent communication and documentation skills Ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team Nice to have Knowledge of Rexx Assembler or PL I Experience with z OS Connect IBM MQ or hybrid cloud integrations Background in financial services or regulated industries Mandatory Languages English Working Day Full Time Job Working Conditions Location Remote Engagement Contract Freelance Duration Long-term Time Zone Overlap Partial overlap with EST preferred Job Type Full-time Pay 234 511 19 - 1 216 493 27 per year

📌 Mainframe Developer (Maharashtra)
🏢 AXIOM PRO
📍 Maharashtra