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Bengaluru Full-Time 4–8 yrs exp Posted 8 hours ago  · Apply by Sep 14, 2026

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Job Title: Senior Mainframe Developer

Experience: 7+ Years
Location: Remote - Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai (laptop collection)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mainframe Developer to design, develop, maintain, and enhance enterprise-level applications on IBM Mainframe systems. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in COBOL, JCL, CICS, and DB2, along with a solid understanding of legacy system modernization, performance tuning, and production support.

Key Responsibilities Development & Maintenance
  • Design, develop, test, and maintain applications using COBOL, JCL, CICS, and DB2
  • Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications
  • Enhance and maintain existing mainframe applications with minimal supervision
  • Perform impact analysis and implement code changes for new enhancements


Database & Transaction Processing
  • Develop and optimize DB2 SQL queries, stored procedures, and indexes
  • Work with CICS transactions for high-performance online processing
  • Ensure data integrity, performance, and security standards are maintained


Batch Processing
  • Create and maintain JCL jobs for batch processing
  • Monitor and troubleshoot job failures and performance issues
  • Optimize batch cycle times and resource utilization


Production Support
  • Provide L2/L3 support for production issues and system outages
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term fixes
  • Support deployment activities and manage code migrations


System Integration & Testing
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, business analysts, and architects
  • Participate in integration and system testing
  • Ensure adherence to SDLC and coding standards


Required Skills & Qualifications
  • 7+ years of hands-on experience in Mainframe technologies
  • Strong expertise in:COBOL (Batch & Online)
    JCL (Job Control Language)
    CICS (Customer Information Control System)
    DB2 (SQL, performance tuning)
  • Good understanding of VSAM datasets, file handling
  • Experience with mainframe tools such as:IBM z/OS
    TSO/ISPF
    Endevor / Changeman / other version control tools
  • Knowledge of SDLC methodologies (Agile / Waterfall)
  • Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills


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