Hybrid Mainframe Developer – COBOL/CICS & DB2/IMS

Cognizant; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 71,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Mainframe Developer in Canada to design, develop, and enhance enterprise-scale mainframe applications. You will work with COBOL, CICS, JCL, DB2, IMS DB/DC, VSAM, and middleware like XML, SAS, and TIBCO to deliver robust solutions.

You’ll analyze requirements, implement enhancements, perform testing, and support production systems. This hybrid role requires 2 days per week in a Toronto area office with emphasis on high-quality execution.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with COBOL, CICS, JCL, and DB2 development.
• Hands-on expertise in IMS DB/DC, VSAM, TSO, and Host/Mainframe environments.
• Experience designing and developing complex mainframe applications.
• Proficiency working with XML and enterprise data integration solutions.
• Knowledge of SAS-based applications within a mainframe ecosystem.
• Experience with Mainframe Automation Testing tools and methodologies.
• Familiarity with TIBCO integration technologies and middleware platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement mainframe applications and system enhancements.
• Develop and maintain programs using COBOL, CICS, JCL, DB2, IMS DB/DC, and VSAM.
• Work with XML, SAS applications, and TIBCO integrations to support enterprise data processing needs.
• Analyse business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Perform coding, unit testing, debugging, and system integration activities.
• Support production systems by troubleshooting issues and resolving defects promptly.

Skills

COBOL

CICS

JCL

DB2

IMS DB/DC

VSAM

XML

SAS

TIBCO

Mainframe Testing

Agile

DevOps

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Mainframe Developer in Canada to design, develop, and enhance enterprise-scale mainframe applications. You will work with COBOL, CICS, JCL, DB2, IMS DB/DC, VSAM, and middleware like XML, SAS, and TIBCO to deliver robust solutions.

You’ll analyze requirements, implement enhancements, perform testing, and support production systems. This hybrid role requires 2 days per week in a Toronto area office with emphasis on high-quality execution.