Mainframe Developer

Position Description:

3–5 years of strong hands-on experience in mainframe development using COBOL, JCL, DB2, IMS DB/DC , SORT, and mainframe utilities (IDCAMS, FILE-AID, TSO/ISPF, etc.)
Proven ability to work independently on end-to-end development tasks with minimal guidance.
Solid experience working in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban), including user stories, sprint deliverables, and tools like Jira/Rally/Confluence
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
Outstanding communication skills (verbal and written) – able to interact effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, document clearly, and present solutions
Good understanding of mainframe concepts: VSAM, GDG, datasets and abend handling
Experience with version control/change management tools (Endevor/ChangeMan/ISpw) and testing/debug tools (Xpediter/InterTest).

Your future duties and responsibilities:

• Understanding business requirements
• Performing impact analysis,
• Designing, Coding, Unit testing, Issue fix and resolution
• Coordinating with Clients and stakeholders
• Debug online and batch code using Xpeditor

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Must-Have Skills:

• Strong experience in COBOL
• Proficiency in JCL (Job Control Language)
• Hands-on experience with VSAM
• Good knowledge of DB2
• Experience with IMS DB/DC

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Basic knowledge of SORT and mainframe utilities (IDCAMS, FILE-AID, TSO/ISPF)
• Familiarity with version control tools like Endevor, ChangeMan, or ISPW
• Experience with debugging tools such as Xpediter or InterTest
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Skills:

• COBOL
• DB2 for z/OS
• JCL
• VSAM
• Communication