Mainframe Developer

Synechron; Alpharetta (GA); Híbrido; USD 90.000 - 105.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Global offices around the world

Hybrid work policy

Insurance & benefits package

RRSP with employer contribution

Udemy for Business

Resumo da vaga

Synechron in Alpharetta, GA is seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer to design, develop, and maintain high-volume mainframe applications using COBOL, CICS, and DB2 on z/OS. You’ll handle online transactions, batch processing, and production support across the mainframe lifecycle.

Responsibilities include SQL DB2 tuning, JCL, and coordinating with analysts, QA, and infrastructure teams. The role offers a flexible hybrid work policy and opportunities within a global organization.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong hands-on experience with COBOL programming.
• Solid experience developing and supporting CICS applications.
• Strong knowledge of DB2 for z/OS, including SQL, tables and indexes, views, stored procedures, explain plans, and query tuning.
• Good experience with JCL and batch job processing.
• Knowledge of mainframe utilities and production support processes.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Design, develop, modify, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, CICS, DB2, and JCL.
• Develop and support online CICS transactions and batch processing applications.
• Write efficient DB2 SQL queries and manage DB2 objects.
• Prepare technical specifications, program documentation, test plans, and support documentation.
• Coordinate with analysts, QA, infrastructure, and other dev teams.

Conhecimentos

COBOL

CICS

DB2

JCL

SQL

Batch processing

Online transactions

Formação

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering

Ferramentas

Endevor

Changeman

Git

Descrição da vaga

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 17000+, and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with strong expertise in COBOL, CICS, and DB2 on z/OS. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, enhancing, testing, and maintaining high-volume mainframe applications. This role requires strong knowledge of the mainframe development lifecycle, production support, batch and online processing, and integration with enterprise systems.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Alpharetta, GA is $90K - $105K & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.

Design, develop, modify, and maintain mainframe applications using:

• COBOL
• CICS
• DB2
• JCL

Develop and support both online CICS transactions and batch processing applications.

Write efficient DB2 SQL queries, including complex joins, stored procedures, and database access programs.

Create and maintain JCL procedures for application execution, scheduling, and batch processing.

Perform program coding, unit testing, integration testing, and production implementation.

Conduct root-cause analysis and resolve application defects and production issues.

Perform performance tuning for COBOL programs, CICS transactions, and DB2 queries.

Prepare technical specifications, program documentation, test plans, and support documentation.

Participate in code reviews and ensure compliance with development and quality standards.

Coordinate with business analysts, QA teams, infrastructure teams, and other development teams.

Support system upgrades, application migrations, release activities, and disaster recovery exercises.

Monitor application performance and ensure system availability and reliability.

Provide on-call or after-hours production support when required.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.

Strong hands-on experience with COBOL programming.

Solid experience developing and supporting CICS applications.

Strong knowledge of DB2 for z/OS, including:

• SQL
• Tables and indexes
• Views
• Cursors
• Stored procedures
• Explain plans
• Query performance tuning

Good experience with JCL and batch job processing.

Knowledge of mainframe utilities such as:

• SORT/ICETOOL
• IDCAMS
• IEBGENER
• IEBCOPY
• ISPF
• SDSF

Experience with source control and change-management tools such as Endevor, Changeman, Git, or equivalent.

Understanding of VSAM files and sequential file processing.

Experience with debugging tools such as InterTest, Abend-AID, File-Aid, or equivalent.

Knowledge of production support, incident management, and problem resolution.

Familiarity with SDLC methodologies and Agile development practices.

Preferred skills:

Experience in financial services, insurance, healthcare, retail, telecommunications, or other large enterprise environments.

Knowledge of MQ, DB2 utilities, RACF, or z/OS system concepts.

Experience with API, web service, or distributed-system integration.

Familiarity with CI/CD practices and automated testing for mainframe applications.

Strong understanding of application performance, capacity, and scalability considerations.

We offer:

• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave (floating days and sick days).
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• Flexible hybrid policy.
• RRSP with employer’s contribution up to 4%.
• A higher education certification policy.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture.

S YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.