Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and support COBOL-based applications on IBM mainframe systems
- Analyze BRD/FSD and translate them into technical specifications
- Perform coding, testing, debugging, and documentation of programs
- Support batch processing, online transactions, and job scheduling (JCL)
- Maintain and optimize batch/online transactions/IDMS/VSAM
- Investigate & support production issues and provide timely fixes
- Participate in system integration, SIT/UAT/Production support, and release activities
- Ensure compliance with security, audit, and regulatory standards
- Collaborate with business analysts, testers, and infrastructure teams
Technical Skills Required
- Strong experience in:
- COBOL (Mainframe)
- JCL (Job Control Language)
- VSAM
- Familiarity with:
- Endevor
- Batch processing and scheduling tools (e.g., A-auto)
- Knowledge of:
- Mainframe environment (z/OS)
- File handling and data structures
- Good debugging and performance tuning skills
Domain Knowledge (Preferred)
- Banking systems (especially Deposits)
- Understanding of financial products and transaction processing
- Experience with regulatory or reporting systems
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work on legacy systems with limited documentation
- Good communication with business and technical teams
- Ability to handle production support and tight timelines
Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in mainframe development
- Experience in IDMS, production support environment is a plus
