About The Job
We are seeking a Mainframes Lead to join our team in Chennai. This is a full-time position requiring 8-10 years of experience in mainframe technologies, with a minimum of 5 years in a technical leadership role. The work schedule is from 2 : 00 PM to 11 : 00 PM IST.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of mainframe developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
- Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of mainframe applications using COBOL and JCL.
- Manage source code and change management using tools like Endevor or IDZee, and Harvest or Gitlab.
- Schedule and monitor batch jobs using job schedulers such as ESP or Control M.
- Interact with and manage databases, specifically IMS DB and DB2, to ensure data integrity and application functionality.
- Collaborate with business analysts and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Ensure the team follows best practices for coding, testing, and documentation.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in a timely manner.
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
Required Skills And Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 8-10 years of experience in mainframe development and support.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in leading and managing a technical team.
- Proficiency in COBOL and JCL.
- Experience with source control management tools like Endevor, IDZee, Harvest, or Gitlab.
- Hands-on experience with job scheduling tools such as ESP or Control M.
- In-depth knowledge of IMS DB and DB2 databases.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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