We are seeking a Mainframe Designer / Developer with strong design and development skills, who will be involved in all facets of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) , including requirements gathering, designing, coding, testing, and deployment. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge in COBOL, CICS, JCL, VSAM, DB2, and Endevor , with particular emphasis on good experience in CICS . You should demonstrate good analysis and problem-solving skills, and the ability to understand complex requirements and assist the team in creating designs. Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments is essential, along with excellent communication skills and a team player attitude. The role also requires liaising with Clients, SMEs, and Business Associates, and some knowledge of the banking domain is a plus.
Key Responsibilities
- Full SDLC Engagement : Be involved in all facets of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) , including requirements gathering, designing, coding, testing, and deployment of mainframe applications.
- Mainframe Development : Utilize strong knowledge in COBOL, CICS, JCL, VSAM, and DB2 to develop and enhance critical mainframe systems.
- CICS Expertise : Apply good experience in CICS for online transaction processing development and troubleshooting.
- Version Control : Work effectively with Endevor for source code management and deployment.
- Analysis & Design : Possess good analysis and problem-solving skills , with the ability to understand complex requirements and assist the team in creating robust designs.
- Agile Collaboration : Work effectively in Agile / Scrum environments , participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Communication & Liaison : Exhibit excellent communication skills and a team-player attitude, liaising effectively with Clients, SMEs, and Business Associates to gather requirements and present solutions.
- Banking Domain (Good to Have) : Leverage any existing knowledge of the banking domain to understand business context and requirements.
Required Skills and Experience
Experience as a Mainframe Designer / Developer with strong design and development skills.Involvement in all facets of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) , including requirements gathering, designing, coding, testing, and deployment.Strong knowledge in COBOL, CICS, JCL, VSAM, DB2, and Endevor .Good experience in CICS .Good analysis and problem-solving skills .Ability to understand complex requirements and assist the team in creating designs.Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments .Excellent communication skills and a team player.Ability to liaise with Clients, SMEs, and Business Associates.Good to Have Skills
Some knowledge on banking domain .Skills Required
Mainframe Developer, SDLC Management, Problem-solving, Communication Skills, Version Control