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Summary

Design, develop, and maintain enterprise mainframe applications: write COBOL programs and JCL batch scripts, tune DB2 SQL, and manage IBM MQ and NDM messaging, while troubleshooting production incidents, documenting, and mentoring juniors. 4+ years of mainframe experience; based in Bengaluru or Hyderabad for a Weekday client.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗥𝘀 𝟭𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 - 𝗥𝘀 𝟭𝟱𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 (𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗡𝗥 𝟭𝟬-𝟭𝟱 𝗟𝗣𝗔)

Experience: 4+ yrs

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Hyderabad

As a Mainframe Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high‑performance mainframe applications that support critical enterprise processes. Your role will involve writing efficient COBOL code, crafting JCL scripts, and managing database interactions with DB2, while ensuring smooth message flow through MQ and NDM middleware. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather requirements, troubleshoot production issues, and implement robust solutions that improve system reliability and scalability. Consistent documentation and adherence to coding standards will be essential to maintain code quality and support future enhancements. Secure, maintainable, and compliant solutions will be the hallmark of your contributions to the organization.

Requirements

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

• Design, develop, and customize COBOL programs for business processes.

• Write and optimize JCL scripts for batch and online workload execution.

• Implement and manage IBM MQ and NDM to ensure reliable messaging and integration.

• Create, modify, and tune DB2 SQL statements and database objects for performance.

• Conduct unit, integration, and regression testing to validate functionality.

• Analyze production incidents and provide rapid root‑cause analysis and resolution.

• Collaborate with Business Analysts, QA, and other developers to gather requirements.

• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation and coding standards.

• Participate in code reviews and peer‑review activities to uphold quality.

• Mentor junior developers and share best practices for mainframe development.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝘁

• 4+ years of hands‑on experience in mainframe development with COBOL.

• Strong knowledge of JCL, MQ, and NDM middleware technologies.

• Proficient in DB2 design, SQL tuning, and performance optimization.

• Familiarity with modern release management and CI/CD practices for mainframe.

• Ability to translate business requirements into efficient, reusable code.

• Excellent problem‑solving skills and a proactive approach to troubleshooting.

• Solid documentation habits and adherence to coding standards.

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development cycles.

• Strong communication skills, capable of collaborating across teams.

• Passion for continuous learning and staying current with evolving mainframe tools.

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