Mainframe Developer (FTE - Jersey City)

Capgemini; New Jersey; On-site; USD 61,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Capgemini is seeking a hands-on IBM z/OS mainframe developer in the Jersey City area and other U.S. locations. You will support COBOL, JCL, DB2 and VSAM, ensure high availability, and optimize batch and real-time processing within critical systems.

You will collaborate with modernization, data integration, and cloud teams on mainframe-to-cloud initiatives, support OBIEE and Snowflake data consumers, and participate in deployment and documentation using Confluence and SQL-based tooling.

Qualifications

• Experience with IBM z/OS mainframe applications.
• Strong COBOL/JCL/DB2/VSAM skills required.
• Experience with batch and near-real-time processing.
• Familiarity with data integration and ETL (Informatica, Python).
• Exposure to Java/Spring Boot APIs and Oracle data stores is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on development and support for mainframe apps.
• Analyze and optimize large legacy portfolios and batch processing.
• Collaborate on mainframe-to-cloud modernization initiatives.
• Support OBIEE and Snowflake data consumers.
• Document analyses and deployments using Confluence.

Skills

Mainframe development

COBOL

JCL

DB2

VSAM

Batch processing

Performance tuning

Java/Spring Boot

Python

Tools

Informatica

Python ETL

Oracle DB

OBIEE

Snowflake

Confluence

SQL

Job description

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you'd like, where you'll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you'll be able to reimagine what's possible. Join us and help the world's leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.

Onsite Location: Jersey City, New Jersey, Dallas, TX, Atlanta & Chicago

Job Description

Provide hands-on development and support for IBM z/OS mainframe applications, including COBOL, JCL, DB2, and VSAM, ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability of critical business systems.

Analyze and maintain large-scale legacy application portfolios, including batch and near-real-time processing, supporting production workloads, defect resolution, and performance tuning.

Support enterprise data integration by enabling mainframe batch and near-real-time feeds into downstream systems and the Data Warehouse, collaborating with data and integration teams using Informatica and Python-based ETL processes.

Partner with modernization and cloud teams to support mainframe-to-cloud migration initiatives, including application inventory, dependency analysis, data extraction, and coexistence strategies with Java/Spring Boot APIs and Oracle data stores.

Work closely with reporting and analytics teams supporting OBIEE and Snowflake consumers of mainframe data, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and timely data refreshes.

Contribute to system documentation, operational readiness, and decommissioning planning, supporting the transition from on-premises mainframe systems toward a modernized Azure-based cloud platform.

Analyze and modify system components (programs, jobs, procedures, databases) based on technical and functional requirements.

Execute production deployments in alignment with release cycles and priority schedules.

Monitor production jobs for successful execution and troubleshoot failures as they arise, ensuring quick resolution.

Document analysis, modifications, and deployment processes using Confluence for team collaboration and future reference.

Maintain proficiency in job scheduling tools, version control, and database management (SQL, stored procedures).

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $61087 to $104364

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees.

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Disclaimers

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.