Mainframe Tech Lead Analyst — COBOL/DB2 SME (Hybrid)

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Mainframe Tech Lead Analyst in Chennai on a hybrid schedule. You will guide applications development efforts, coordinate with technology teams, and ensure delivery quality for critical mainframe systems.

The role requires 4–9 years of experience in financial services, strong COBOL/JCL/DB2/CICS skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff while operating with limited supervision. Strong problem-solving, communication, and risk awareness are essential as you interface with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 4-9 years of relevant experience in the Financial Service industry.
• Proficient in mainframe technologies and testing APIs.

Responsibilities

• Identify and define required system enhancements using knowledge of development procedures and code.
• Consult with users and technology groups on issues and propose programming solutions.
• Apply fundamental programming language knowledge for design specifications.
• Analyze applications for vulnerabilities and security issues; conduct testing and debugging.
• Mentor or coach junior analysts.
• Identify problems, analyze information, and make evaluative judgments to implement solutions.

Skills

Mainframe COBOL

JCL

DB2

VSAM

CICS

SPUFI

TSO/ISPF

GIT Lab

SoapUI

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Changeman

Endevor

SPUFI

TSO/ISPF

GIT Lab

IBM Workspace

SoapUI

Job description

Citi is seeking a Mainframe Tech Lead Analyst in Chennai on a hybrid schedule. You will guide applications development efforts, coordinate with technology teams, and ensure delivery quality for critical mainframe systems.

The role requires 4–9 years of experience in financial services, strong COBOL/JCL/DB2/CICS skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff while operating with limited supervision. Strong problem-solving, communication, and risk awareness are essential as you interface with