Remote Mainframe COBOL Developer – Core Banking

Cognizant; Pleasanton (CA); Remote; USD 68,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer to support core banking applications and mainframe technology stacks. The role emphasizes COBOL-based development, batch processing, and banking domain proficiency to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

You will design, develop, test, and deploy mainframe software for deposits, loans, GL, and tax modules, collaborating with business analysts and QA to ensure production stability and alignment with client objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on mainframe development in COBOL/JCL/VSAM and batch processing.
• Strong core banking domain experience in Deposits, Loans, Customer/Account Management, General Ledger, and Tax Systems.
• Knowledge of mainframe tools such as Endevor, Xpediter, and Easytrieve is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, test, and maintain mainframe applications supporting core banking operations.
• Analyze requirements and translate them into effective mainframe solutions.
• Develop and support batch processing jobs using COBOL, JCL, VSAM, and other mainframe technologies.
• Perform code debugging, troubleshooting, defect resolution, and production support activities.
• Collaborate with BAs, architects, testers, and stakeholders to implement system enhancements.
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing, SIT/UAT support, and deployment activities.

Skills

COBOL

JCL

VSAM

Endevor

Xpediter

Easytrieve

CICS

IMS

Core Banking

Batch processing

Tools

Endevor

Xpediter

Easytrieve

Job description

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer to support core banking applications and mainframe technology stacks. The role emphasizes COBOL-based development, batch processing, and banking domain proficiency to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

You will design, develop, test, and deploy mainframe software for deposits, loans, GL, and tax modules, collaborating with business analysts and QA to ensure production stability and alignment with client objectives.