Job Summary

Serve as a Technical Lead in a hybrid work model guiding the design development and maintenance of robust mainframe applications using PL1 JCL DB2 IBM mainframe utilities and CA Gen tools while using Microsoft GitHub Copilot to improve code quality service reliability and delivery efficiency for enterprise scale asset management solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead complex mainframe application design and development using PL1 JCL DB2 and IBM mainframe utilities to deliver secure and high performing enterprise solutions that meet demanding business requirements in a hybrid work model.
Oversee end to end lifecycle of CA Gen based applications from impact analysis and design through build test and deployment to ensure consistent quality and maintainability across the mainframe portfolio.
Provide hands on technical guidance on the effective use of Microsoft GitHub Copilot to accelerate coding tasks enforce coding patterns and improve code readability while maintaining strong governance practices.




Coordinate closely with product owners business analysts and operations partners to translate functional needs into efficient mainframe designs that are resilient scalable and aligned with business priorities.
Drive continuous improvement of batch and online processing by tuning JCL optimizing DB2 queries and refining PL1 logic to reduce processing time resource usage and operational incidents.
Ensure robust application stability by defining and implementing standards for error handling logging and recovery in mainframe components minimizing downtime and reducing support costs.
Perform detailed code reviews and quality checks on PL1 CA Gen and JCL deliverables identifying defects early and guiding team members toward sustainable technical patterns.
Partner with IT service management teams to refine incident problem and change processes so that mainframe releases fixes and enhancements follow disciplined governance and audit ready documentation practices.
Collaborate

📌 Technical Lead (India)
🏢 Cognizant
📍 India