Mainframe Developer (COBOL, JCL, VSAM & Deployment Expertise)

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer to design develop and manage mainframe applications within our technology ecosystem. This role involves handling end-to-end tasks related to mainframe systems ensuring seamless deployment maintenance and performance optimization. As a core member of the technical team your expertise will contribute to delivering reliable high-quality mainframe solutions that support operational excellence and business continuity.

Software Requirements

Required Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Mainframe technologies including COBOL Easytrieve TSO JCL and VSAM
• Knowledge of mainframe deployment processes and system management
• Experience with mainframe system debugging testing and handling batch and online processing

Preferred Skills:

• Awareness of modern mainframe tools or integration with cloud or distributed systems (not mandatory)
• Familiarity with related middleware or subsystems such as CICS or DB2 is a plus

Overall Responsibilities

• Develop test and maintain mainframe applications primarily using COBOL Easytrieve JCL and VSAM
• Handle end-to-end execution of assigned tasks including system configuration deployment and troubleshooting
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system performance and ensure high availability of mainframe applications
• Contribute to system migrations upgrades and process improvements
• Ensure adherence to organizational standards security policies and best practices in mainframe operations
• Document technical processes deployment procedures and system configurations
• Provide technical support during production incidents and implement fixes swiftly
• Support audit processes and maintain compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages:

• Essential: COBOL Easytrieve
• Preferred: Knowledge of assembler or other mainframe languages

Databases / Data Management:

• Experience with VSAM files and datasets
• Basic understanding of DB2 or other mainframe databases is advantageous

Cloud Technologies:

• Not required but familiarity with cloud or hybrid systems is a plus

Frameworks and Libraries:

• No specific frameworks; focus on mainframe environment tools and utilities

Development Tools & Methodologies:

• TSO/ISPF JCL FTP ESP Change Management tools for versioning and deployment
• Knowledge of ITIL or other operational frameworks is preferred

Security Protocols:

• Understanding of mainframe security controls and access management

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of hands-on mainframe application development and support experience
• Proven track record of handling end-to-end mainframe application deployment and maintenance
• Experience working in environments with high operational demands and strict compliance standards
• Familiarity with project lifecycle and change management processes for mainframe systems

Day-to-Day Activities

• Analyze and develop mainframe programs using COBOL Easytrieve JCL and VSAM files
• Manage application deployment configuration and system updates
• Troubleshoot technical issues perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Participate in daily team meetings status updates and project planning sessions
• Collaborate with infrastructure QA and business teams to ensure system stability and performance
• Maintain technical documentation and support compliance audits
• Provide ongoing operational support and participate in system upgrades or migration activities

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field
• Certifications or formal training in mainframe technologies or related areas are a plus

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage assigned tasks effectively
• Good communication skills to articulate technical issues and solutions clearly
• Adaptability to evolving technology landscapes and operational requirements
• Attention to detail to ensure system accuracy security and compliance
• Strong organizational skills for handling multiple workstreams and deadlines

SYNECHRONS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds race ethnicities religion age marital status gender sexual orientations or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements mentoring internal mobility learning and development programs and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to the applicants gender gender identity sexual orientation race ethnicity disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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