Mainframe Developer

Cognizant; Irving, Hopkins, Brookfield (TX, MN, WI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Mainframe Engineer/Developer to join their team. In this permanent role, you will manage and optimize IBM Mainframe systems, utilizing skills like CICS, VSAM, JCL, DB2, and Cobol, with a hybrid working arrangement that includes occasional travel.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in IBM Mainframe Systems required.
• Familiarity with Application enrichment & upgrade services.
• Strategic project management experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and maintenance of IBM Mainframe systems.
• Ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Focus on CICS, VSAM, JCL, DB2, and Cobol.

Skills

CICS

VSAM

JCL

DB2

Cobol

Education

BS or Equivalent

Job description

About Us:

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, redefining clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our outstanding industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

Cognizant Technology Solutions is looking for Mainframe Engineer/Developer to join the team of IT professionals in a permanent role. If you meet our background requirements and skills and are looking for an opportunity with these skills and expertise, here is the ideal opportunity for you!

Work Authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

Education Details: BS or Equivalent

Job Locations: Primary Location: Irving, TX
Primary Location: Brookfield, WI/ Hopkins, Minnesota/ Irving, Texas

Key Responsibilities:

This role will oversee the development and maintenance of IBM Mainframe systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. With a focus on CICS, VSAM, JCL, DB2, and Cobol, the role requires a strategic approach to managing projects and teams. Experience in Cards & Payments is beneficial, enhancing the ability to drive innovation in financial services. The position is hybrid, with occasional travel required.

Requirements:

Application enrichment & upgrade services / IBM Mainframe Utilities, CICS, VSAM, JCL, DB2, Cobol.

Salary:

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits:

• Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan


Disclaimer:

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law