Intermediate Applications Developer - Mainframe

UPS; Chennai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

UPS is seeking an Intermediate Applications Developer - Mainframe for full systems lifecycle activities including design, coding, testing, and implementation of applications software. The successful candidate will collaborate in an Agile environment, applying their expertise in COBOL, DB2, and JCL for effective project outcomes.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in Mainframe application development.
• 3+ years in COBOL programming.
• Experience in financial services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments.

Skills

COBOL

DB2

JCL

Agile methodologies

Analytical skills

Debugging skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems

Tools

Git

Jira

AzureDevOps

Job description

Intermediate Applications Developer - Mainframe

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Job Summary: This position supports full systems lifecycle activities including analysis, design, coding, testing, and implementation of applications software. The role involves collaboration with teams to ensure effective communication and support for project objectives, along with providing knowledge, development, maintenance, and support for applications.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain applications using COBOL, VSAM, DB2, CICS, SAS, JCL, PL/1.
• Participate in the full SDLC including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, deployment, and support.
• Collaborate in an SAFe Agile environment with stakeholders and project managers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments.
• Maintain and enhance existing applications for improved performance, security, and functionality.
• Develop and execute unit tests, document solutions.
• Ensure high-quality code and contribute to process improvements.
• Stay updated with industry trends related to mainframe development.

Mandatory Skills and Experience:

• 4+ years in Mainframe application development.
• 3+ years in COBOL programming.
• Proficiency in COBOL, DB2, JCL.
• Understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Analytical, problem-solving, debugging skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in financial services is a plus.

Additional Skills:

• Version control tools (Git, Jira).
• Knowledge of AzureDevOps/TFS, SAFe Agile, API testing, Postman.
• Familiarity with Linux, Google Cloud, messaging queues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

Employment Type: Permanent

UPS is committed to a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry: Truck Transportation