Remote Mainframe Core Banking Developer (COBOL/JCL/VSAM)

Cognizant; Providence (RI); Remote; USD 63,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with deep COBOL-based mainframe expertise to support and enhance core banking systems. The role focuses on Deposits, Loans, Customer/Account Management, General Ledger, and Tax applications.

Remote work is available for qualified US applicants with hub locations. Responsibilities include designing and maintaining mainframe applications, batch processing, debugging, production support, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in Mainframe application development using COBOL, JCL, VSAM, standard mainframe utilities, and batch processing environments.
• Strong hands-on experience in Core Banking applications, including Deposits, Loans, Customer & Account Management, General Ledger, and Tax Systems.
• Experience with mainframe development and support tools such as Endevor (or equivalent version control tools), Xpediter (or equivalent debugging tools), and Easytrieve (or similar reporting/query tools).
• Knowledge of CICS and IMS is preferred.
• Proven ability to analyze requirements, develop enhancements, troubleshoot issues, and support testing and production deployments within a banking environment.
• Experience with FIS Systematics Core Banking Platform is highly preferred and considered a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, test, and maintain mainframe applications supporting core banking operations.
• Analyze business and technical 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 business analysts, architects, testers, and stakeholders to implement system enhancements.
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing, SIT/UAT support, and deployment activities.

Skills

Mainframe development

Core Banking

Cobol

Batch processing

JCL

VSAM

Debugging

Production support

Banking domain knowledge

Tools

Endevor

Xpediter

Easytrieve

CICS

IMS

Job description

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with deep COBOL-based mainframe expertise to support and enhance core banking systems. The role focuses on Deposits, Loans, Customer/Account Management, General Ledger, and Tax applications.

Remote work is available for qualified US applicants with hub locations. Responsibilities include designing and maintaining mainframe applications, batch processing, debugging, production support, and collaboration with