Lead Mainframe Developer

As a Tech Lead should have experience in solutioning and worked in multi-vendor environment.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Technical Lead to analyze, design and solution building for enterprise-level applications on IBM Mainframe systems. The ideal candidate should possess expertise in COBOL, JCL, DB2, and CICS along with a solid understanding of batch and online processing and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze, design, develop, document and solutioning of mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, and CICS.

Perform requirement analysis, design, and code enhancements.

Analysis of mainframe applications, conducting impact assessments, and translating technical findings into business rules.

Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather requirements.

Participate in migration exercises.

Provide technical documentation and support for audits.

Ability to quickly learn new technologies and mentor team members, while driving process improvements and initiating automation using modern tools and emerging technologies.

Required Skills

COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, IMS DB and SQL. MQ Skills

Tools : Endevor, Topaz, Control-M or scheduler exposure.

Utilities : SORT, IDCAMS, ISPF.

Analysis of mainframe applications, conducting impact assessments, and translating technical findings into business rules and process flow diagrams.

Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge of SDLC and Agile methodologies.

Additional Skills

REXX automation.

Familiarity with Mainframe migration / modernization.

Exposure API integration and microservices concepts.

Integrating with IBM MQ or IBM DataPower.

Education

Bachelor's degree.

Soft Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Strong analytical and decision-making skills.