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
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