Mainframe Developer

Qcentrio; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Qcentrio in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with 5–10 years of hands-on work to design, develop, and maintain critical mainframe applications.

The role requires strong COBOL, JCL, DB2, and VSAM skills, with exposure to Agile methodologies; you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to quality and performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in mainframe development.
• Proficient in COBOL, JCL, DB2, and VSAM; familiar with agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and implement mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, and VSAM.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and ensure applications meet business needs.
• Perform system analysis, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation.
• Optimize and enhance existing mainframe applications for performance and maintainability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues promptly.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Contribute to process improvements and coding standards compliance.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of mainframe trends and advancements.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

COBOL

JCL

DB2

VSAM

Mainframe tools

Job description

Notice Period

Immediate - 30 days

Mandatory Skills

COBO, JCL, DB2, VSAM

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with 5 to 10 years of experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, and Agile Software Development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe). The Mainframe Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining mainframe applications that meet business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and implement mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, and VSAM.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and ensure that applications meet business needs.
• Perform system analysis, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation.
• Optimize and enhance existing mainframe applications for performance and maintainability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Ensure code quality and adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and advancements in mainframe technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in mainframe development.
• Proficient in COBOL, JCL, DB2, and VSAM.
• Strong understanding of Agile Software Development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
• Experience with mainframe tools and utilities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services or a related industry.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
• Knowledge of additional mainframe programming languages and technologies.