eGrove Systems - Mainframe Developer - JCL / CICS

eGrove Systems Pvt Ltd.Delhi, IN

1 day ago

Job type

Remote

Job description

Description : About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mainframe Developer to join our IT team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end software development lifecycle on our core mainframe systems, ensuring high performance, reliability, and maintainability of critical business applications.

This role requires a strong understanding of mainframe technologies and a commitment to following established development and testing protocols.

Key Analysis & Design :

Interface effectively with business stakeholders and IT teams to thoroughly understand and clarify complex business requirements.
Translate validated business requirements into formal, detailed technical specifications and application designs.
Contribute to the technical design of new features and enhancements to existing mainframe applications.

Development & Maintenance :

Design, develop, code, and maintain robust, high-quality software applications primarily using COBOL, JCL, CICS, VSAM, and DB2.

Ensure all code adheres to established coding standards, performance metrics, and security guidelines.

Effectively manage and implement application enhancements, change requests, and scheduled releases.

Testing & Quality Assurance :

Develop and execute comprehensive Unit Test and Integration Test plans / scripts to rigorously validate that application changes meet technical specifications and business requirements.

Collaborate closely with the Quality Assurance (QA) / Test Team during System Integration Testing (SIT).

Support the Business Team during User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure successful deployment.

Support & Documentation :

Debug, analyze, and resolve application defects and issues in a timely and effective manner.

Work with IT support teams to ensure developed solutions are successfully implemented and properly supported post-deployment.

Strictly adhere to corporate standards for documentation, software development methodology, version control, testing, and migration processes.

Maintain clear, concise, and up-to-date technical documentation for all assigned applications.

Required Proven experience as a Mainframe Developer or similar role.

Technical Skills : Deep proficiency in the following core mainframe technologies :

Programming Languages : COBOL (specifically COBOL / 400 or later)

Job Control : JCL (Job Control Language)

Transaction Processing : CICS (Customer Information Control System)

Data Access : DB2 (Database 2) and SQL

File Systems : VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method)

Methodology : Strong understanding of the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and experience working in an agile or waterfall environment.

Testing : Experience in developing and executing Unit and Integration tests.

Soft Skills : Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (written and verbal) to effectively interact with technical and non-technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications :

Familiarity with mainframe utilities, debugging tools (e.g., Xpediter, Abend-AID), and change management tools (e.g., Endevor, ChangeMan).

Experience in the financial services, insurance, or a similarly regulated industry.

Knowledge of modernizing mainframe applications or integration techniques (e.g., APIs)

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