Mainframe developer

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain mainframe-based applications using COBOL and related mainframe tools and utilities.

• Analyze business requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and implement efficient, scalable solutions on the mainframe platform.

• Perform impact analysis, code changes, unit testing, and integration testing for enhancements, defect fixes, and production support activities.

• Optimize existing COBOL programs and mainframe jobs for performance, reliability, and maintainability.

• Collaborate with business analysts, QA, and infrastructure teams to ensure end-to-end delivery of features and releases.

• Provide L3 support for critical production issues, including root-cause analysis and permanent fixes.

• Participate in code reviews, enforce coding standards, and contribute to best practices for mainframe development.

• Create and maintain technical documentation, including design documents, job flows, and support guides.

• Mentor junior team members on mainframe concepts, COBOL coding practices, and troubleshooting techniques.

• Contribute to modernization initiatives, including refactoring legacy code and preparing systems for integration with newer technologies.

• Primary skills:

• Desirables:Technology->Mainframe Technologies->Mainframe Technologies- ALL

• Knowledge of more than one technology

• Basics of Architecture and Design fundamentals

• Knowledge of Testing tools

• Knowledge of agile methodologies

• Understanding of Project life cycle activities on development and maintenance projects

• Understanding of one or more Estimation methodologies, Knowledge of Quality processes

• Basics of business domain to understand the business requirements

• Analytical abilities, Strong Technical Skills, Good communication skills

• Good understanding of the technology and domain

• Ability to demonstrate a sound understanding of software quality assurance principles, SOLID design principles and modelling methods

• Awareness of latest technologies and trends

• Excellent problem solving, analytical and debugging skills

Education: MCA,MSc,MTech,Bachelor of Engineering,BCA,BSc