Specialist Software Engineer - Mainframe Support & Dev

United States Digital Space LLC; Karnataka; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking an experienced MVS Support Engineer in Bangalore, India to support Mainframe applications in production and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve incidents. You will analyze workflows, debug program flows, and enhance data validation for Data Warehousing/ETL projects.

The role requires 6–9 years in Mainframe support and development, with expertise in COBOL, JCL, MVS, ENDEVOR, FILE-AID, and Platinum, and active participation in Agile ceremonies.

Qualifications

• 6–9 years in Mainframe Support and Development, preferably within Banking.
• Debug and develop programs using COBOL, JCL, and MVS with high-quality code.
• Use ENDEVOR, FILE-AID, and Platinum for development and support tasks.
• Analyze job flows, troubleshoot issues, and perform detailed debugging.

Responsibilities

• Independently design components, develop code, and create test scenarios per acceptance criteria on Mainframe systems.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies.
• Deliver components to production and manage post-deployment support.
• Collaborate with other teams to define and implement best practices.
• Communicate progress and issues clearly with stakeholders.
• Identify production improvements and recurring issues.
• Perform release validations and produce metrics and defect reports.

Skills

COBOL

JCL

MVS

Unix jobs on Mainframe

Debugging

Agile ceremonies

Tools

ENDEVOR

FILE-AID

Platinum

Job description

Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced MVS Support Engineer with strong expertise in COBOL, JCL, and MVS. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in debugging Mainframe jobs, analyzing workflows and developing new programs for Data Warehousing/ETL projects, particularly focused on data validation. Proficiency in MVS, JCL, and COBOL is essential.

You will be responsible for independently supporting Mainframe applications in production, collaborating with stakeholders to provide timely alerts, communicate progress, and resolve incidents. Additionally, you will analyse and debug program flows, understand implemented business rules, and enhance code or provide detailed analysis for data-related issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently design components, develop code, and create test scenarios by applying software craftsmanship principles to meet acceptance criteria on Mainframe systems.
• Participate and contribute actively in Agile ceremonies.
• Deliver components to production and manage post-deployment support.
• Collaborate with other development teams to define and implement best practices.
• Ensure timely and accurate communication with stakeholders, counterparts, and partners.
• Identify and assess areas for production improvement, including recurring issues.
• Perform release validations to ensure defect‑free deployments and produce metrics, test results, and defect reports.

Profile Required

Experience

6–9 years in Mainframe Support and Development, preferably within the Banking domain.

Technical Skills & Expertise

• Provide independent support for Mainframe applications and perform development activities as required.
• Debug and develop programs using COBOL, JCL, and MVS, ensuring high-quality code and efficient workflows.
• Utilize tools such as ENDEVOR, FILE-AID, and Platinum for development and support tasks.
• Analyze job flows, troubleshoot issues, and perform detailed debugging to ensure smooth operations.
• Actively participate in Agile processes, including ceremonies, and contribute to team collaboration.
• Analyze existing applications, prepare technical documentation, and establish comprehensive test books.
• Manage program migrations across environments and ensure successful deployments.
• Schedule and manage Unix jobs on Mainframe systems.
• Collaborate effectively with Business Analysts to address technical failures and define acceptance criteria for production changes.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders through verbal and written channels.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork skills while independently driving projects to closure.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents, regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.