Mainframe Developer _ COBOL & JCL
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Job description
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Design, develop, enhance, and maintain COBOL/JCL-based mainframe applications
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Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into robust mainframe solutions
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Perform unit testing, system testing support, and bug fixes
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Handle batch job monitoring, performance tuning, and failure analysis
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Support production releases, incident resolution, and root cause analysis
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Work closely with Business Analysts, QA teams, and onshore/offshore stakeholders
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Ensure adherence to coding standards, security guidelines, and compliance requirements
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Participate in application modernization, optimization, and documentation initiatives
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Provide knowledge transition and mentoring to junior team members when required
Requirements
Do you have experience in Waterfall?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
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Strong hands-on experience with COBOL (Batch & Online)
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Proficient in JCL including job scheduling, utilities, and restart/recovery
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Experience with IBM z/OS Mainframe environment
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Good working knowledge of CICS for online transaction processing
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Strong experience with DB2 (SQL, embedded SQL, performance tuning)
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Familiarity with VSAM (KSDS, ESDS, RRDS)
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Experience with File Handling, Sort utilities (DFSORT/SYNCSORT)
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Understanding of Mainframe Job Scheduling tools (CA-7, Control-M, or equivalent)
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Experience in incident analysis, debugging, and production support
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Knowledge of BFSI domain, especially banking/credit union systems (Accounts, Loans, Payments preferred)
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Exposure to Change & Configuration Management tools (Endevor, Changeman, ISPW)
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Understanding of SDLC, Agile, and waterfall methodologies, * Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in client-facing environments
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Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced BFSI environment
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Good stakeholder management and collaboration skills
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Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
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Willingness to support critical production issues and work across time zones when needed, Qualifications : BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
Benefits & conditions
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- Pet insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Commuter assistance, Discretionary Annual Incentive. Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans. Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves. Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection. Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement. Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays. Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing. Salary Range: $130,000-$160,000 a year
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