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# Mainframe Application SME

- **Company:** Capgemini
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Salary:** $61,087.0 - $104,364.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Data Mapping, IBM DB2, Mainframes, Data Streaming, Systems Architecture
- **Published:** June 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=08fabd6c13068a88

## About the Role

Core Mainframe Expertise

Deep knowledge of COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM (z/OS)
Ability to understand and troubleshoot legacy code and batch jobs

Business Domain Understanding

Strong grasp of end-to-end business processes (Claims, Policy, Billing, etc.)
Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions

Application & System Architecture Knowledge

Understanding of batch vs online processing, data flows, and system dependencies
Capability to assess impact of changes across applications

Incident Management & Troubleshooting

Expertise in root cause analysis, ABEND handling, job failures, performance issues
Ownership of system stability and SLA adherence

Data Analysis & Validation

Strong skills in DB2 queries, data reconciliation, and data mapping
Ability to validate and analyze complex datasets across systems'



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