About the Role :

We are seeking a skilled and self-motivated Mainframe Developer with deep expertise in COBOL, JCL, CICS, and DB2 to join our development and support teams. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, a solid understanding of mainframe architectures, and a proven ability to manage both development and L3 production support activities in complex enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities :

- Develop, maintain, and enhance Mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, CICS, and DB2.

- Perform L3 production support including root cause analysis, code fixes, and performance tuning.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across onshore and offshore environments to address incidents, change requests, and new development requirements.

- Participate in production release cycles, ensuring smooth deployments and resolving critical issues promptly during cutover and post-implementation phases.

- Provide on-call support on a rotational basis for critical systems during off-business hours.

- Understand and analyze existing business processes and system flows to provide effective maintenance and enhancements.

- Prepare and maintain accurate technical documentation and operational reports as required.

- Ensure compliance with internal quality assurance processes, change control standards, and security policies.

- Demonstrate strong ownership and accountability in troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving technical issues with minimal supervision.

- Follow and contribute to knowledge base documentation, reusable component libraries, and best practices in Mainframe development.

Required Technical Skills :

Minimum 6 years of hands-on development experience with :

- COBOL (including structured and modular programming techniques)

- JCL (Job Control Language)

- CICS (Customer Information Control System)

- DB2 (Database Management System for z/OS)

- Strong understanding of Mainframe architecture and z/OS operating system.

- Experience in debugging tools like Fault Analyzer, Abend-Aid, or Expeditor.

- Solid knowledge of file systems (VSAM) and batch/online transaction processing.

- Familiarity with ChangeMan, Endevor, or other mainframe source code control tools.

- Exposure to Agile methodology and experience using ticketing tools such as ServiceNow or JIRA.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with business users and global teams.

- Experience working in banking, financial services, or insurance domains is a plus.

- Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

- Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.