Mainframe Developer _ COBOL & JCL

Tata Consultancy Services Limited
McLean, VA, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$130,000.0 - $160,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Unit Testing Software Bug Management Customer Information Control System (CICS) COBOL (Programming Language) IBM DB2 Software Debugging Embedded SQL Endevor Entry Sequenced Data Set Job Control Language (JCL) Job Scheduling
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Mainframes Online Transaction Processing Performance Tuning Systems Development Life Cycle SQL Databases System Testing Virtual Storage Access Methods Syncsort Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Information Technology Software Coding Control M

Job description

  • Design, develop, enhance, and maintain COBOL/JCL-based mainframe applications

  • Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into robust mainframe solutions

  • Perform unit testing, system testing support, and bug fixes

  • Handle batch job monitoring, performance tuning, and failure analysis

  • Support production releases, incident resolution, and root cause analysis

  • Work closely with Business Analysts, QA teams, and onshore/offshore stakeholders

  • Ensure adherence to coding standards, security guidelines, and compliance requirements

  • Participate in application modernization, optimization, and documentation initiatives

  • 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

  • Strong hands-on experience with COBOL (Batch & Online)

  • Proficient in JCL including job scheduling, utilities, and restart/recovery

  • Experience with IBM z/OS Mainframe environment

  • Good working knowledge of CICS for online transaction processing

  • Strong experience with DB2 (SQL, embedded SQL, performance tuning)

  • Familiarity with VSAM (KSDS, ESDS, RRDS)

  • Experience with File Handling, Sort utilities (DFSORT/SYNCSORT)

  • Understanding of Mainframe Job Scheduling tools (CA-7, Control-M, or equivalent)

  • Experience in incident analysis, debugging, and production support

  • Knowledge of BFSI domain, especially banking/credit union systems (Accounts, Loans, Payments preferred)

  • Exposure to Change & Configuration Management tools (Endevor, Changeman, ISPW)

  • Understanding of SDLC, Agile, and waterfall methodologies, * Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in client-facing environments

  • Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced BFSI environment

  • Good stakeholder management and collaboration skills

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking

  • Willingness to support critical production issues and work across time zones when needed, Qualifications : BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • 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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