Mainframe Developer (Cobol,DB2)

Cognizant; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 55,350 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

PTO

401(k) plan

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

ESPP

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Mainframe Developer to design, develop, and support enterprise applications on IBM mainframe platforms.

You will collaborate with application developers, architects, DBAs, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable, and high-performing solutions. Hybrid work is required with 3 days per week in a client office in Columbus, Georgia.

Qualifications

• Strong experience developing and supporting IBM z/OS mainframe applications.
• Experience with COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, IMS DB and VSAM on mainframe platforms.
• Ability to analyze production issues and implement reliable, high-performing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, IMS DB, and VSAM.
• Optimize DB2 for z/OS SQL performance and data access paths.
• Configure IMS DB hierarchical structures and integrate application logic with databases.

Skills

COBOL

JCL

CICS

DB2

IMS DB

VSAM

Mainframe

Job description

About the Role

As a Senior Mainframe Developer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and supporting critical enterprise applications running on IBM mainframe platforms. You will be a valued member of the technology team and collaborate with application developers, architects, database administrators, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable, and high-performing solutions.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, IMS, and VSAM.
• Apply hands-on expertise in DB2 for z/OS to design normalized database structures, create and maintain database objects, and optimize SQL performance for transactional and reporting workloads.
• Leverage IMS DB experience to configure hierarchical databases, design segments and relationships, and implement efficient data access strategies.
• Develop and integrate application logic with DB2 and IMS databases to support critical business processes and enterprise applications.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues while ensuring application stability, reliability, and adherence to development standards.

Work Model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. For this position, a hybrid model is required, with 3 days per week in a client office in Columbus, Georgia. The working arrangements may change based on the project or business and client requirements, but we will always be clear about role expectations.

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience developing and supporting applications on IBM z/OS Mainframe platforms.
• Hands-on expertise with COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, IMS DB, and VSAM.
• Proven experience designing and optimizing DB2 for z/OS databases, SQL queries, and access paths.
• Experience working with IMS DB hierarchical database structures, segments, and relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex production issues.

Desired/Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting high-volume transactional systems within enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of performance tuning, batch processing, and application modernization initiatives.
• Exposure to Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional technology and business teams.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a client-facing environment.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $55,350 and $82,000, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. 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

• 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

EEO Statement

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.