Mainframe developer - L1

Wipro; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full range of medical and dental benefits options

Disability insurance

Paid time off including sick leave

Job summary

A leading digital transformation partner seeks an experienced Mainframe Developer in Minneapolis to design, develop, and maintain enterprise mainframe applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in COBOL, JCL, DB2, and IBM z/OS. You'll be responsible for application design, requirement analysis, and debugging. Ideal candidates have 5-8 years of experience. Expected compensation ranges from $60,000 to $135,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in mainframe development.
• Strong knowledge of debugging and performance tuning tools.
• Familiar with SDLC and agile/waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain mainframe applications.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Write and modify programs using COBOL, JCL, and DB2.
• Perform batch and online processing (CICS).
• Debug and resolve production issues, including performance tuning.

Skills

COBOL

IBM z/OS

DB2

CICS

JCL

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

VSAM

IMS

Endevor

Changeman

File-Aid

Abend-Aid

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer to design, develop, maintain, and support enterprise mainframe applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in COBOL and IBM z/OS environments and will work closely with business and technical teams to deliver reliable, high-performance systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain mainframe applications
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Write and modify programs using COBOL, JCL, and DB2
• Perform batch and online processing (CICS)
• Debug and resolve production issues, including performance tuning
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards
• Support system upgrades, migrations, and enhancements
• Collaborate with QA, business analysts, and operations teams
• Prepare technical documentation and system specifications

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Strong experience with COBOL, JCL, DB2, and CICS
• Hands‑on experience with IBM z/OS
• Knowledge of VSAM, IMS (optional but preferred)
• Familiarity with mainframe debugging and performance tuning tools
• Understanding of SDLC and agile/waterfall methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mainframe modernization or migration projects
• Exposure to distributed systems or APIs
• Banking, insurance, or financial domain experience
• Knowledge of tools like Endevor, Changeman, File‑Aid, Abend‑Aid

Experience: 5-8 Years.

The expected compensation for this role ranges from $60,000 to $135,000.

Final compensation will depend on various factors, including your geographical location, minimum wage obligations, skills, and relevant experience. Based on the position, the role is also eligible for Wipro's standard benefits including a full range of medical and dental benefits options, disability insurance, paid time off (inclusive of sick leave), other paid and unpaid leave options.

Applicants are advised that employment in some roles may be conditioned on successful completion of a post-offer drug screening, subject to applicable state law.

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