Description

Key Skills: Mainframe, JCL, DB2, COBOL

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, test, and debug COBOL programs on IBM mainframe systems.
  • Build and support high-volume batch processing systems using JCL, DB2 SQL, and Easytrieve.
  • Optimize legacy applications for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
  • Develop and manage ETL pipelines moving data into/out of data warehouses using COBOL and DB2.
  • Maintain data quality and integrity across large financial and transactional datasets.
  • Work with large DB2 tables--handle partitioning, indexing, query optimization, and performance tuning.
  • Translate business and financial requirements into robust mainframe solutions.
  • Perform impact analysis, risk assessments, and provide technical inputs for solution design.
  • Collaborate with QA teams to support testing, defect triaging, and quality assurance activities.
  • Ensure regulatory and compliance adherence, particularly for SOX and internal audit controls.
  • Create and manage data exchange interfaces (e.g., APIs, flat files) between mainframe and other systems.
  • Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and code reviews for junior developers.
  • Participate in release management, configuration, deployment, and post-production support.
  • Investigate and resolve production issues with a focus on root cause analysis and timely fixes.

Skills Required:

Must-Have Skills:

  • Mainframe Development (COBOL, DB2, JCL)
  • Batch Processing and ETL Pipelines
  • SQL Query Writing and Performance Tuning
  • Strong Analytical and Debugging Skills
  • Financial Domain Understanding (Ledger, Compliance Reporting)

Nice-to-Have Skills:

  • Easytrieve
  • Familiarity with Flat File Interfaces and API Integration
  • Experience in SOX or Regulatory Environments
  • Mentorship and Code Review Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree in related field

Education

Any Graduate