Mainframe Developer & support specialist

MassMutual India; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

MassMutual India seeks an experienced mainframe developer to design, build, test, and maintain critical COBOL-based applications within the life insurance domain. You will translate business requirements into robust technical solutions, perform system analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery.

The role requires 3+ years of hands-on mainframe experience, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and the ability to mentor junior developers while

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of mainframe development experience.
• Experience with COBOL, JCL, CICS and DB2 in life insurance domain.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Knowledge of Agile and DevOps is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain mainframe applications.
• Analyze business requirements and translate into technical specs.
• Collaborate with analysts, PMs, and QA to ensure delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers.
• Troubleshoot issues and ensure regulatory compliance in life insurance.
• Participate in code reviews and adopt best practices.
• Stay updated with mainframe and life insurance technologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT or related field

Tools

COBOL

JCL

CICS

DB2

IMS

VSAM

REXX

Job description

• Design, develop, test, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, CICS, and DB2.
• Analyze and understand business requirements related to life insurance, translating them into technical specifications and solutions.
• Perform system analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation of applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, project managers, and QA teams, to ensure effective project delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements in the life insurance domain.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies and advancements in the mainframe and life insurance sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, CICS, and DB2.
• Analyze and understand business requirements related to life insurance, translating them into technical specifications and solutions.
• Perform system analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation of applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, project managers, and QA teams, to ensure effective project delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements in the life insurance domain.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies and advancements in the mainframe and life insurance sectors.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in mainframe development with a focus on COBOL, JCL, CICS, and DB2.
• Proven experience working in the life insurance domain, with a solid understanding of life insurance products, processes, and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with other mainframe technologies such as IMS, VSAM, and REXX.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with modern development tools and version control systems (e.g., Git).