We are looking for an experienced Mainframe Developer with strong expertise in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining enterprise applications on IBM Mainframe platforms. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, VSAM, and other mainframe technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, enhance, and maintain applications on the IBM Mainframe platform.
- Write and maintain programs using COBOL.
- Develop and modify JCL for batch processing.
- Work with DB2 databases, including SQL queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning.
- Develop and support online applications using CICS.
- Work with VSAM files and other mainframe datasets.
- Perform unit testing, integration testing, and production support.
- Analyze business and technical requirements and provide suitable solutions.
- Debug and resolve application, batch job, and production issues.
- Monitor and optimize batch jobs and application performance.
- Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.
- Collaborate with business analysts, testers, and other development teams.
- Support application deployment and release activities.
- Prepare technical documentation and maintain existing system documentation.
Required Skills
- Solid hands-on experience with COBOL.
- Good knowledge of JCL and IBM Mainframe utilities.
- Experience with DB2 and SQL.
- Hands-on experience with CICS.
- Knowledge of VSAM, IMS, and mainframe datasets.
- Experience in debugging tools such as Xpediter/Abend-AID or similar tools.
- Knowledge of TSO/ISPF and SDSF.
- Understanding of batch and online transaction processing.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
Good to Have
- Experience with IMS DB/DC.
- Knowledge of REXX scripting.
- Experience with IBM MQ.
- Exposure to Mainframe modernization initiatives.
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