Mainframe Development Team Lead

Black Rock Groups; Michigan; On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Black Rock Groups in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Mainframe Development Team Lead to design, build, and optimize DB2-based applications on the mainframe. You will lead a team, ensure reliability, and collaborate with cross-functional groups.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years in mainframe DB2, strong COBOL and JCL skills, and experience with CICS, VSAM, IMS. This onsite role offers mentorship, SDLC discipline, and opportunities to drive performance improvements.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in mainframe development with a focus on DB2.
• Strong SQL, performance tuning, and database design expertise.
• Proficient in COBOL and JCL and related mainframe tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications on the DB2 Mainframe platform.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Optimize database performance and ensure data integrity and security.
• Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers.
• Implement best practices for software development and database management.
• Participate in troubleshooting and resolving production issues in a timely manner.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies related to mainframe development.

Skills

DB2 Mainframe

COBOL

JCL

SDLC

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

CICS

VSAM

IMS

Job description

Position: Mainframe Development Team Lead

Location: Dearborn, MI (Onsite)

Job Summary

We need a strong Mainframe Engineer/ Team Lead with experience in DB2 Mainframe technologies. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the development and enhancement of our platform and product offerings, ensuring high performance and reliability. This position requires a deep understanding of mainframe systems and a passion for delivering innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications on the DB2 Mainframe platform.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Optimize database performance and ensure data integrity and security.
• Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers.
• Implement best practices for software development and database management.
• Participate in troubleshooting and resolving production issues in a timely manner.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies related to mainframe development.

Mandatory Skills

• Strong expertise in DB2 Mainframe, including database design, SQL, and performance tuning.
• Proficient in COBOL and JCL programming languages.
• Experience with mainframe tools and utilities such as CICS, VSAM, and IMS.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies.
• Excellent problem solving skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies and their integration with mainframe systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10-15 years of experience in mainframe development, with a focus on DB2.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

The pay range for this role is $120,000- $130,000 per annum including any bonuses or variable pay. Tech Mahindra also offers benefits like medical, vision, dental, life, disability insurance and paid time off (including holidays, parental leave, and sick leave, as required by law). The exact offer terms will depend on the skill level, educational qualifications, experience and location of the candidate.

"Tech Mahindra is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations also are available in the hiring process for applicants with disabilities. Candidates can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the company ADA Coordinator at [e-mail]."