Mainframe Developer - CICS/COBOL

Qcentrio; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Qcentrio in India is seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with 5 to 10 years of hands-on expertise in COBOL, JCL, DB2 and VSAM. The role focuses on designing, developing and maintaining robust mainframe applications within an Agile environment.

You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in Scrum/Kanban/SAFe ceremonies, and drive quality through coding standards, testing and documentation while staying current with industry advancements in mainframe technology.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of mainframe development experience.
• Proficient in COBOL, JCL, DB2, and VSAM.
• Familiar with Agile methods (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and implement mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, and VSAM.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and ensure 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.

Skills

COBO

JCL

DB2

VSAM

Agile Scrum Kanban SAFe

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

Mainframe tools

Job description

Notice Period : Immediate - 30 days

Mandatory Skills : COBO, JCL, DB2, VSAM, Cics

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.