Mainframe Developer – DBB / DB2

Job highlights

• Strong experience in COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, VSAM, and Mainframe utilities like IDCAMS and FILE-AID
• Develop and maintain Mainframe applications, analyze requirements, optimize COBOL programs, manage batch processing, troubleshoot production issues, and collaborate with stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain Mainframe applications.
• Analyze business requirements and prepare technical design documents.
• Develop and optimize COBOL programs.
• Create and maintain JCL for batch processing.
• Work with DB2, VSAM, and CICS applications.
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and defect resolution.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Conduct code reviews and follow development standards.
• Collaborate with business analysts, testing teams, and stakeholders.
• Support application deployment and release activities.

Essential Skills

• Strong experience in COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, and VSAM.
• Hands-on experience with Mainframe development and support.
• Knowledge of Mainframe utilities such as IDCAMS, SORT, FILE-AID, and XPEDITOR.
• Experience with batch processing and online transaction systems.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of SDLC, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in BFSI domain.
• Knowledge of Endevor, Changeman, or other source control tools.
• Exposure to IMS DB/DC.
• Experience with Mainframe modernization initiatives.
• Knowledge of MQ Series and Web Services integration.