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COBOL
DB2
JCL
CICS
IBM Mainframe (z/OS)

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Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Mainframe Developer & Support Specialist with strong expertise in IBM z/OS environments. The role involves designing, developing, enhancing, and supporting mission-critical mainframe applications. The ideal candidate will have deep technical skills in COBOL, DB2, JCL, and CICS, along with experience in production support, incident management, and batch scheduling.

Key Responsibilities Development & Enhancement

Design, code, test, and deploy applications using COBOL, JCL, and DB2 (including stored procedures).

Develop and maintain online (CICS) and batch processing systems.

Work with VSAM files, DB2 databases, and file processing utilities (SORT).

Ensure code quality, performance optimization, and adherence to coding standards.

Participate in application modernization and system upgrades where required.

Production Support

Provide L2/L3 production support for mainframe applications.

Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to batch failures, abends, and data inconsistencies.

Support Tivoli Workload Scheduler (TWS) batch job scheduling and monitoring.

Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement preventive solutions.

Handle incident, problem, and change management processes.

Integration & Middleware

Work with IBM MQ for message-based integrations.

Support CICS transaction flows and troubleshoot transaction-related issues.

Collaborate with distributed systems teams for end-to-end interface support.

Configuration & Code Management

Use code management tools (e.g., LCM or similar) for version control, migration, and deployment.

Manage code promotion across environments (DEV, QA, PROD).

Ensure proper documentation and audit compliance.

Collaboration & Communication

Collaborate with business analysts, developers, QA teams, and infrastructure teams.

Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members.

Participate in release planning, code reviews, and design discussions.

Required Skills & Technical Expertise

Platform: IBM Mainframe (z/OS)

Programming: COBOL

Database: DB2, DB2 Stored Procedures

Job Control: JCL

File Handling: VSAM

Online Systems: CICS

Schedulers: Tivoli Workload Scheduler (TWS)

Middleware: IBM MQ

Utilities: SORT

Code Management: LCM or equivalent tools

Other Tools/Knowledge: ZWDYL (or similar framework/tools)

Nice to Have

Experience with Hogan Banking System

Exposure to mainframe modernization initiatives

Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies

Automation and scripting for batch/monitoring improvements

Experience & Qualifications

8+ years of experience in Mainframe Development & Support

Strong experience in production support environments (24/7 support model preferred)

Proven ability to troubleshoot complex system issues

Bachelor?s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Key Competencies

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Ability to work under pressure in production environments

Excellent communication and documentation skills

Team player with mentoring capability

Work Environment

Require participation in on-call rotation

Support for batch cycles and critical production windows

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Position Id: 755
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