Mainframe (Cobol) Senior Associate

Bengaluru - India

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Platform Engineering & Architecture

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. These individuals combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver innovative software products and solutions.

Those in software engineering at PwC will focus on developing innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation and enhance business this field you will use your knowledge to design code and test cutting-edge applications that revolutionise industries and deliver exceptional user experiences.

Minimum Degree Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Year(s) of Experience

4 year(s)

Required Knowledge/Skills (BQ)

The Opportunity

When you join PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs) you step into a pivotal role focused on actively supporting various Acceleration Center services from Advisory to Assurance Tax and Business our innovative hubs youll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. Youll also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills.

As part of the Software and Product Innovation team you will develop and enhance user-facing features in a collaborative environment. As a Senior Associate you will utilize your programming knowledge to solve complex challenges while mentoring others and navigating evolving project requirements. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to grow your technical skills and contribute to cutting-edge software solutions.

Responsibilities

- Develop and enhance user-facing features in a collaborative setting

- Utilize programming proficiency to address complex challenges

- Mentor team members to foster skill development

- Navigate evolving project requirements effectively

- Contribute to the creation of innovative software solutions

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals

- Confirm code quality and adherence to innovative practices

- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives

What You Must Have

- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field

- 4 years of experience

- Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Technology

- Skilled in COBOL programming and mainframe systems

- Converting COBOL code to modern languages

- Knowledgeable in legacy database technologies

- Understanding of cloud-first technology stacks

- Analyzing code with automated conversion utilities

- Documenting technical specifications effectively

- Excelling in communication and collaboration skills

- Travel to client locations may be required

Preferred Knowledge/Skills

Years of Experience: Candidates with 4-8 years of hands-on experience

Required Skills:

Strong proficiency in COBOL programming and understanding of mainframe/midrange systems
Hands-on experience converting COBOL code to modern languages including Java C# and Python
Strong knowledge of legacy database and storage technologies including DB2 IMS and VSAM
Experience with both mainframe (z/OS) and midrange (AS/400 iSeries) platforms
Understanding of modern cloud-first technology stacks and cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP)
Experience with code analysis tools and automated conversion utilities
Familiarity with modern application architectures and design patterns
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to document technical specifications and conversion processes
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines

Professional and Educational Background:

Bachelors Degree from reputed institute(s) with relevant knowledge in computer science information technology or related discipline.

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Job Posting End Date

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Industry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismPlatform Engineering & ArchitectureManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryAt PwC our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of cli...