Job Description
Mainframe Engineer, India - Remote
skills: IBM z/OS, JCL, COBOL, VSAM, DB2
Job Summary
We are seeking a Mainframe Engineer with 4 6 years of experience supporting and maintaining IBM mainframe applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in z/OS, JCL, COBOL, VSAM, DB2, batch processing, and Rocket Software tools. This role involves production support, troubleshooting, data integration, performance optimization, and modernization initiatives.
Responsibilities
Support and maintain applications running on IBM Mainframe (z/OS).
Monitor and manage batch jobs, job scheduling, and production systems.
Troubleshoot and resolve abends, job failures, and production issues.
Manage and optimize batch processing using JCL.
Work with Rocket Software tools for data access, file management, and modernization.
Perform data validation, profiling, and quality checks.
Support data movement and integration between mainframe and modern platforms.
Analyze and improve batch job performance.
Work with VSAM, GDG, flat files, and DB2 databases.
Ensure compliance with security, governance, and data protection standards.
Collaborate with business teams, data engineers, and project stakeholders.
Participate in Agile ceremonies and sprint-based delivery activities.
Required Skills
IBM z/OS
JCL, COBOL, VSAM, DB2
Batch processing and job scheduling
Rocket Software tools
SQL and data analysis
Data extraction, transformation, and integration concepts
Production support and incident management
Experience
4 6 years of experience as a Mainframe Developer, Mainframe Engineer, or related role.
Preferred Skills
Experience with mainframe modernization initiatives.
Integration of mainframe systems with cloud platforms.
Managed services or production support experience.
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to handle production issues and escalations.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience working in Agile environments.
