Application Developer-zOS

MainframeMaster; Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

MainframeMaster is seeking an Application Developer for IBM Mainframe zOS environments in Mumbai, India. The role involves designing, coding, testing, and implementing applications, primarily using languages like COBOL and PL/1, along with working in databases such as DB2.

Candidates should have strong core zOS skills and experience in transaction processing along with a Bachelor's degree. The position offers opportunities to work with leading technology in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as COBOL, PL/1, or Assembler.
• Experience working with database management systems such as DB2 or IMS-DB.
• Knowledge of transaction processing skills like CICS or IMS-DC.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, and implement application programs.
• Support the zOS environment to ensure smooth operation.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver effective solutions.
• Implement application enhancements and ensure compliance.

Skills

Core zOS Skills

COBOL

PL/1

Assembler

DB2

IMS-DB

CICS

VSAM

REXX

JCL

TSO/ISPF

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

# Application Developer-zOSIBMFull-timeMumbai, Maharashtra, India1 viewsPosted June 1, 2026## Job DescriptionIntroductionA career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid **cloud** and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.Your role and responsibilitiesAs an Application Developer with expertise in IBM Mainframe zOS environments, you will utilize your strong foundation in core zOS skills to develop, maintain, and support applications effectively. Your technical expertise will enable you to deliver high-quality solutions in the zOS environment. Your primary responsibilities will include: • Develop and Maintain Applications: Design, code, test, and implement application programs using languages such as **COBOL**, PL/1, or **Assembler**, and databases like **DB2** or **IMS**-DB. • Support zOS Environment: Apply core zOS skills, including **VSAM**, **JCL**, **REXX**, TSO/ISPF, and Mainframe tools, to ensure smooth operation and maintenance of applications. • Collaborate on Solution Delivery: Work with team members to deliver solutions, utilizing transaction processing skills like **CICS** or **IMS**-DC, and ensuring effective application support. • Apply Technical Expertise: Leverage proficiency in at least one language skill and one database skill to resolve technical issues and improve application performance. • Implement Application Enhancements: Implement changes and enhancements to existing applications, ensuring compliance with zOS environment requirements.## Requirements & SkillsRequired educationBachelor's DegreePreferred educationMaster's DegreeRequired technical and professional expertise• Core zOS Skills: Exposure to core zOS skills, including **VSAM**, **JCL**, **REXX**, TSO/ISPF, and Mainframe tools, enabling effective application development and support. • Programming Languages: Proficiency in at least one language skill, such as **COBOL**, PL/1, or **Assembler**, to design, code, test, and implement application programs. • Database Management: Experience working with at least one database skill, such as **DB2** or **IMS**-DB, to support application development and maintenance. • Transaction Processing: Exposure to transaction processing skills like **CICS** or **IMS**-DC, facilitating effective application support and solution delivery. • Technical Problem-Solving: Ability to apply technical expertise to resolve technical issues and improve application performance in the zOS environment.Preferred technical and professional experience• Proficiency in Multiple Languages: Exposure to multiple programming languages, such as **COBOL**, PL/1, or **Assembler**, to design, code, test, and implement application programs. • Additional Database Skills: Experience working with multiple database skills, such as **DB2** and **IMS**-DB, to support application development and maintenance. • Advanced Transaction Processing: Exposure to advanced transaction processing skills like **CICS** and **IMS**-DC, facilitating effective application support and solution delivery.Years of Experience:5 - 8## How to ApplyApply directly through the application link above### Technologies* COBOL* JCL* CICS* Vsam* DB2* Ims* Rexx* Assembler* Artificial Intelligence* Tso Ispf* Cloud