Job Title : Mainframe Developer + DB2
Experience Required : 6+ Years
Location :
- Primary : Chennai / Hyderabad,
- Secondary : Type : Full-Time
Job Description :
We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with strong DB2 expertise to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in designing, developing, maintaining, and supporting mainframe applications with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability.
Key Responsibilities :
Develop, enhance, and maintain applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, and CICS.Write complex DB2 SQL queries, stored procedures, and performance-tuned programs.Analyze business requirements, prepare technical designs, and implement solutions.Troubleshoot and resolve issues in batch and online processing systems.Participate in code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, and system testing.Provide L2 / L3 support for critical production incidents and perform root cause analysis.Collaborate with cross-functional teams for application migration, modernization, and DB2 upgrades.Prepare technical documentation, test plans, and deployment checklists.Ensure adherence to coding standards, performance optimization, and best practices.Required Skills & Experience :
6+ years of experience in Mainframe technologies (COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, CICS).Strong experience in DB2 SQL queries, stored procedures, performance tuning.Knowledge of file handling, utilities (SORT, IDCAMS, IEBGENER, etc.).Hands-on experience with End-to-End SDLC analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment.Experience in production support (incident, problem, and change management).Good understanding of batch scheduling tools (CA-7, Control-M, or equivalent).Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.Excellent communication and documentation skills.Good to Have :
Exposure to Agile methodologies.Knowledge of Rexx, IMS DB / DC, or MQ.Experience in modernization / migration projects (Mainframe to Cloud or distributed systems).Familiarity with DevOps practices (Git, Jenkins, JIRA).(ref : hirist.tech)