Mainframe Developer

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills:Languages: COBOL, JCL, SQL, PL/I.Databases: DB2, VSAM.Environments: CICS, IMS, z/OS.Practices: Agile, Test-Driven Development (TDD), CI/CD principles.Roles & Responsibilities:Application Development:Analyze user requirements and design technical specifications for new features or applications.Write, test, and debug code in COBOL, PL/I, Assembly, etc., using tools like CICS and IMS.Develop and maintain batch jobs (JCL) and online transaction processing systems.System Maintenance & Optimization:Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in production environments.Optimize application performance, database efficiency, and system scalability.Perform code reviews to ensure quality and adherence to standards.Collaboration & Support:Work with business analysts, project managers, and other IT teams (e.g., systems programmers).Provide technical support, documentation, and training for end-users.Participate in production support, including on-call rotations for 24/7 coverage.Project & Lifecycle Management:Manage implementation planning and coordination for system changes.Create technical and functional documentation.