MF Cobol Developer

Ciber; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ciber in Hyderabad is seeking a highly skilled MF COBOL Developer with 5 years of experience to design, develop, and maintain critical mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, and VSAM.

You will collaborate with analysts and other teams, translate requirements into technical solutions, and ensure performance and reliability of batch and online processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in Mainframe development with COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, and VSAM.
• Strong COBOL programming experience for batch and online applications.
• DB2 database management and SQL query proficiency.
• TSO/ISPF familiarity and debugging tools like Abend-AID.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with debugging ability.
• Experience with Endevor or Git for version control.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, and VSAM.
• Collaborate with analysts to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Write efficient, maintainable code for batch jobs and OLTP.
• Conduct unit testing, debugging, and performance tuning.
• Integrate Mainframe apps with other systems and ensure data flow.
• Provide production support and resolve issues to minimize downtime.
• Maintain clear technical documentation.
• Participate in code reviews and continuous improvement efforts.
• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver quality solutions on time.

Skills

Mainframe development

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

COBOL

JCL

DB2

CICS

VSAM

TSO/ISPF

Endevor

Git

Abend-AID

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled MF COBOL Developer with 5 years of experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in Mainframe programming and development, with hands-on experience in COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, and VSAM. As a Mainframe Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining critical Mainframe applications, ensuring they meet business requirements and perform optimally.

Key Responsibilities

• Application Development: Design, develop, and maintain Mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, and VSAM to meet business requirements.
• System Analysis: Work with business analysts to understand project requirements, system specifications, and business needs, and translate them into technical solutions.
• Code Implementation: Write efficient, maintainable, and optimized code for batch jobs, online transaction processing (OLTP), and other system processes.
• Testing and Debugging: Conduct unit testing, debugging, and performance optimization to ensure that applications run effectively and efficiently.
• System Integration: Integrate Mainframe applications with other systems and platforms as necessary, ensuring smooth data flow and system interoperability.
• Troubleshooting and Support: Provide production support for Mainframe applications, troubleshooting and resolving issues promptly to minimize downtime.
• Documentation: Maintain clear and concise technical documentation for code, processes, and system configurations.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in code reviews, follow best practices, and contribute to ongoing improvements in system design and development processes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including other developers, testers, and project managers, to deliver quality solutions on time.
• Mainframe Modernization: Contribute to initiatives that aim to modernize and optimize legacy Mainframe systems, including integrating new tools or methodologies.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 4+ years of experience in Mainframe development, with expertise in COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, and VSAM.
• Programming Skills: Strong experience in COBOL programming, including creating and maintaining batch and online applications.
• Database Skills: Proficiency in using DB2 for database management and SQL queries.
• Mainframe Tools: Familiarity with TSO/ISPF, JCL, and debugging tools such as Abend-AID or other error diagnostics tools.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Version Control: Experience with version control systems (e.g., Endevor, Git) to manage code changes.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to work effectively with business analysts, project managers, and other team members.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Mainframe Modernization: Experience with modernizing Mainframe applications, transitioning to cloud environments, or integrating with newer technologies.
• Agile Methodology: Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Performance Optimization: Experience in performance tuning and optimization of Mainframe systems.
• Automated Testing: Familiarity with automated testing tools and continuous integration (CI) processes in the Mainframe environment.
• Security: Knowledge of Mainframe security practices and implementing secure coding principles.