Mainframe Developer - COBOL/DB2

Job Summary :

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mainframe Developer with deep expertise in COBOL, DB2, and stored procedures. The ideal candidate will possess a solid background in database analysis, data access design, and batch programming within a mainframe environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and optimize mainframe applications that are critical to our business operations.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and maintain COBOL programs and DB2 stored procedures.

- Analyze business requirements and translate them into efficient technical solutions within the mainframe ecosystem.

- Perform detailed database analysis and implement robust data access mechanisms.

- Develop and support DB2 batch processing jobs using JCL.

- Write efficient SQL and embedded SQL for high-performance data access.

- Conduct performance tuning and optimization of mainframe programs and SQL queries.

- Utilize BMC tools and Omegamon for monitoring and performance diagnostics.

- Interact with MQ Series for messaging and integration with other systems.

- Utilize ISPF/TSO for application development and debugging.

- Collaborate with QA and business teams to ensure high-quality deliverables.

- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production and non-production environments.

Technical Skills Required :

- Mainframe Development experience with strong focus on stored procedures

- Proficiency in COBOL and DB2

Expertise in :

- Structured Query Language (SQL)

- Embedded SQL

- Stored Procedure Development

- DB2 Batch Programming (Large/Small scale)

Experience with :

- BMC tools

- Omegamon

- JCL

- ISPF/TSO

- Performance Tuning

- IBM MQ Series

Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)

- 5+ years of relevant mainframe development experience

- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

- Strong communication and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications (Optional) :

- Experience in agile environments

- Knowledge of DevOps tools for mainframe

- Exposure to cloud integration or modernization of mainframe applications