Mainframe Developer (Cobol)

Infosys BPM Philippines; Taguig; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Infosys BPM Philippines is seeking a skilled Mainframe Developer to design, develop, maintain, and support mission-critical applications on IBM Mainframe systems in Manila. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet business requirements.

The role emphasizes COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, CICS, and batch processing, with responsibilities in analysis, design, coding, testing, and deployment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM.
• Strong experience with CICS and online transaction processing.
• Good understanding of mainframe architecture and batch processing.
• Experience in SQL and database design (DB2 preferred).
• Knowledge of job scheduling tools like Control-M, CA7, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with version control tools and change management processes.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance mainframe applications.
• Analyze requirements and translate into technical design and specs.
• Perform coding, unit testing, system testing, and UAT support.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Work on batch job scheduling, monitoring, and optimization.

Skills

COBOL

JCL

DB2

VSAM

CICS

SQL

Batch processing

Job scheduling tools

Version control tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Endevor

Changeman

ISPW

Control-M

CA7

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Mainframe Developer to design, develop, maintain, and support mission-critical applications running on IBM Mainframe systems. The candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, and VSAM.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical design and program specifications.
• Perform coding, unit testing, system testing, and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolution.
• Work on batch job scheduling, monitoring, and optimization (e.g., Control-M / CA7).
• Work on Online processing.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and documentation guidelines.
• Collaborate with business analysts, architects, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Support system integration and deployment activities.
• Maintain system documentation and technical specifications.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong experience in COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM
• Strong experience with CICS and online transaction processing
• Good understanding of mainframe architecture and batch processing
• Experience in SQL and database design (DB2 preferred)
• Knowledge of job scheduling tools like Control-M, CA7, or equivalent
• Familiarity with version control tools and change management processes
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Mainframe modernization or migration projects
• Knowledge of Agile / Scrum methodology
• Experience in Banking, Financial Services, or Insurance domain
• Familiarity with tools like Endevor, Changeman, or ISPW

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
• Equivalent work experience may also be considered

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Technical proficiency in mainframe ecosystem
• Ownership and accountability
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Continuous learning mindset
• Shift flexibility (if required)
• Client-facing responsibilities

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