Mainframe developer

Position: Mainframe Developer

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 4 + years (ideally 4-8 years)

Employment Type: Full-time

• Design, develop, test and maintain mainframe applications using technologies such as COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, IMS. TimesJobs++2
• Write batch jobs (JCL) and manage datasets (VSAM, DB2) and ensure smooth execution in production. Indeed+1
• Collaborate with business analysts / functional teams to gather requirements, translate into system design, deliver code and unit tests. Apna+1
• Troubleshoot, debug and resolve issues (abends, performance bottlenecks) in existing mainframe applications; perform root cause analysis. Apna
• Ensure code quality via code reviews, adhere to coding standards and best practices; contribute to performance tuning and optimization. TimesJobs+1
• Work within the full software development life-cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies; update technical documentation and participate in design discussions. Apna+1
• Mentor junior developers, provide technical guidance, assist in tasks such as estimation and design. Expertia

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in mainframe development (COBOL, JCL).
• Proficiency in COBOL programming. TimesJobs+1
• Good working experience in JCL (Job Control Language) for batch job scripting.
• Experience with DB2 on z/OS or other mainframe databases. +1
• Knowledge of VSAM datasets and CICS (for online transaction processing) is highly desirable. TimesJobs+1
• Strong analytical, debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.

• Exposure to IMS, WMQ/MQSeries, or other middleware on mainframe. Saraca
• Familiarity with modern practices such as DevOps, automation, cloud migration or mainframe modernization initiatives. Apna+1
• Experience in the Banking / Financial Services domain or working with large enterprise applications.
• Awareness of scheduling tools (e.g., OPC) or file transfer utilities (FTP/NDM) for mainframe batch jobs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline (or equivalent work experience).
• Certifications (optional) in mainframe technologies, IBM Z, or related platforms add value.

• Location: Bengaluru, India (office-based, hybrid or onsite as needed).
• Could involve working in a 24×7 support or rotational shift environment (especially for production support).
• Strong preference for candidates with immediate or short notice period.

• A role in a stable enterprise environment working on critical systems.
• Opportunity to work on modernization of mainframe systems, cross-functional collaboration, mentoring juniors.
• Competitive salary, professional growth and learning opportunities.