Software Engineer - Mainframe

Barclays; Maharashtra; Presencial; INR 1.800.000 - 2.400.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Barclays is seeking a Software Engineer – Mainframe in Pune to evolve our infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and secure software delivery. You will lead design, development, and modernization efforts across core mainframe tools and APIs, while embracing AI-assisted practices to improve efficiency and quality.

The role requires deep expertise in COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS and related technologies, with a track record of technical leadership and scalable solutions in a banking environment.

Formación

• Strong, proven experience in Mainframe Application Design, Development, and technical leadership.
• Deep expertise in core mainframe technologies such as COBOL, JCL, IMS/ DB/DC, DB2, VSAM, CICS, TWS and REXX.
• Experience with mainframe modernization and API enablement, including z/OS Connect.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted software engineering tools and their application to development and testing.
• Ability to provide technical oversight, reviewing designs, guiding large-scale implementations, and unblocking delivery teams.

Responsabilidades

• Development and delivery of high-quality software using mainframe languages, ensuring scalable, maintainable, and performant solutions.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define requirements and align with business objectives.
• Participate in code reviews, promote code quality, and share knowledge across teams.
• Stay informed on industry trends and contribute to Barclays technology communities.
• Adhere to secure coding practices and implement unit testing for reliability.

Conocimientos

Mainframe Design

Mainframe Development

Technical leadership

COBOL

JCL

DB2

CICS

REXX

TWS Scheduling

z/OS Connect

AI-assisted software engineering

Herramientas

Endeavor

Abend-Aid

File-Aid

DB2 Platinum

Descripción del empleo

• Date live: 11/02/2026
• Business Area: Customer Digital and Data
• Area of Expertise: Technology
• Contract: Permanent
• Reference Code: JR-0000125396

Join us as a Software Engineer – Mainframe at Barclays, where you will spearhead the evolution of our infrastructure and deployment pipelines, driving innovation and operational excellence. You will harness cutting-edge technology to build and manage robust, scalable and secure infrastructure, ensuring seamless delivery of our digital solutions.

To be successful as a Software Engineer - Mainframe, you should have experience with:

• Strong, proven experience in Mainframe Application Design, Development, and technical leadership.

+ Deep expertise in core mainframe technologies, including COBOL, JCL, IMS / DB/DC, DB2, VSAM, CICS, TWS (scheduling), Stored Procedures, and REXX.

+ Strong understanding of mainframe engineering, including debugging, performance optimization, and change management tooling (e.g., Endeavor, Abend-Aid, File-Aid, DB2 Platinum).

• Experience in Mainframe Modernization and API enablement, including z/OS Connect.
• Hands-on experience in adopting Generative AI and AI-assisted software engineering tools for activities such as functional & code understanding, development or testing.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical oversight, including:

• + Reviewing and assuring solution and design quality.
• + Guiding complex, large-scale implementations.
• + Unblocking delivery teams across multiple workstreams.

• Strong understanding of performance engineering and production stability considerations.

Some other highly valued skills may include

• Experience in leading or working with mainframe DevOps practices and automated delivery pipelines.
• Exposure to automation, Modernization, and next-generation engineering practices within mainframe environments.
• Strong banking / financial services domain knowledge.

You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role is based in Pune.

Purpose of the role

To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues.

Accountabilities

• Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
• Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
• Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization’s technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth.
• Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions.
• Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.

Vice President Expectations

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