Mainframe Application Support Module Lead

Sopra Steria; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sopra Steria is hiring for a Mainframe IT specialist in India. The role requires 4–6 years of hands-on experience with Cobol, JCL, IMS DB, and VSAM, plus production support and BAU operations. Familiarity with ITIL processes and willingness to work CE/UK shifts is expected.

The candidate should have BE/BTech or equivalent, with preferred ME/MTech or MCA and experience in development/enhancement in mainframe environments.

Qualifications

• Total Experience 04-06 years.
• Must have hands-on Mainframe Cobol, JCL and IMS DB/VSAM.
• Mainframe Development/Enhancement and BAU Production support experience.
• Familiar with ITIL framework (Incident, Problem, Change).
• Shift work required; CE and UK shifts may be involved.

Responsibilities

• Provide production support for mainframe environments and resolve incidents.
• Troubleshoot and enhance mainframe applications in production.
• Coordinate with ITIL processes for incident, problem, and change management.

Skills

Mainframe Cobol

JCL

IMS DB

VSAM

Troubleshooting

Incident management

Production support

Analytical skills

Shift work

Education

BE/BTech

ME/MTech

MCA

Tools

ITIL

Job description

About Sopra Steria

Sopra Steria, a major Tech player in Europe with 51,000 employees in nearly 30 countries, is recognised for its consulting, digital services and solutions. It helps its clients drive their digital transformation and obtain tangible and sustainable benefits. The Group provides end-to-end solutions to make large companies and organisations more competitive by combining in-depth knowledge of a wide range of business sectors and innovative technologies with a collaborative approach. Sopra Steria places people at the heart of everything it does and is committed to putting digital to work for its clients in order to build a positive future for all. In 2025, the Group generated revenues of €5.6 billion.

Job Description

The world is how we shape it.

Total Experience Expected: 04-06 years

Must have hands‑on: Mainframe (Cobol, JCL, IMS DB, VSAM)

Mainframe Technical Enhancement experience, BAU Operation experience (Major incident management, Troubleshooting skills)/Production support experience

Familiar in ITIL framework (Incident, problem, change management)

Database skills: IMS DB

Preferable: Mainframe Development/Enhancement and Analytical skills

Should be willing to work in shifts, especially CE and UK shifts.-

Shift Timings: 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM IST and 11:00AM to 8:00PM IST.

Should be flexible to learn new skills

Qualifications

B.E, B.Tech, M.E, M.Tech, MCA

Additional Information

At our organization, we are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.

All of our positions are open to people with disabilities.