Mainframe Lead

Infosys; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Infosys is seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer to design, develop, test, and maintain core mainframe applications. You will analyze business requirements and deliver technical solutions using COBOL, JCL, CICS, and DB2, while performing debugging, performance tuning, and code reviews.

You will support batch processing, issue resolution, and production support, collaborating with users, testers, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality deliverables and adherence to SDLC standards.

Qualifications

• 5–9 years of experience in Mainframe application development.
• Proficient in COBOL, JCL, CICS and DB2.
• Hands-on experience with VSAM and TSO/ISPF.
• Experience in development, maintenance and support of mainframe applications.
• Knowledge of SDLC and strong analytical skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Mainframe applications.
• Analyze business requirements and provide technical solutions.
• Develop and enhance applications using COBOL, JCL, CICS, and DB2.
• Perform code reviews, debugging, and performance tuning.
• Support batch job execution, monitoring, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate with business users, testing teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

Endevor

Changeman

File-AID

MQ Series

Control-M

Batch scheduling tools

Job description

• Primary skills:Technology->Mainframe Technologies->Mainframe Technologies- ALL

• Primary skills:Technology->Mainframe Technologies->Mainframe Technologies- ALL

Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain Mainframe applications. Analyze business requirements and provide technical solutions. Develop and enhance applications using COBOL, JCL, CICS, and DB2. Perform code reviews, debugging, and performance tuning. Support batch job execution, monitoring, and issue resolution. Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis. Coordinate with business users, testing teams, and stakeholders. Participate in application maintenance, enhancements, and support activities. Prepare technical documentation and follow development standards. Support application deployments and release activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 to 9 years of experience in Mainframe application development.
• Strong experience in COBOL, JCL, CICS, and DB2.
• Hands-on experience with VSAM and TSO/ISPF.
• Experience in application development, maintenance, and support.
• Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IMS DB/DC.
• Knowledge of MQ Series (IBM MQ).
• Hands-on experience with Endevor, Changeman, and File-AID.
• Experience with Control-M and batch scheduling tools.
• Production Support and Incident Management experience.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Exposure to Mainframe modernization projects.
• Experience with ServiceNow or other ticketing tools.