COBOL Mainframe Application Engineer

McLean, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

Core Mainframe Technologies

Strong hands-on experience with COBOL (batch and online programs)

Experience with JCL for batch job scheduling and execution

Proficiency in CICS for online transaction processing

Strong working knowledge of DB2 (SQL performance tuning data access)

Familiarity with VSAM files and datasets

Mainframe Environment

Experience working on IBM z/OS environments

Understanding of batch processing scheduling and job monitoring

Experience with tools such as Endevor Changeman or similar SCM tools

Knowledge of debugging performance tuning and abend resolution

Banking / Credit Union Systems

Experience working in financial services or credit union domains

Exposure to core banking systems (e.g. Hogan FIS Fiserv or equivalent)

Understanding of transaction integrity audit controls and regulatory compliance

Integration & Modernization (Good to Have)

Experience integrating mainframe systems with distributed or cloud platforms

Knowledge of APIs MQ file transfers or middleware integrations

Exposure to modernization initiatives (COBOL refactoring hybrid architectures)

Roles & Responsibilities

Design develop enhance and support COBOL-based mainframe applications

Perform impact analysis coding unit testing and implementation of changes

Support mission-critical batch and online processing systems

Ensure application stability performance and availability in production

Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents including root-cause analysis

Collaborate with business analysts QA teams and infrastructure partners

Participate in release management change control and audit activities

Maintain and enhance documentation technical standards and runbooks

Support regulatory compliance and security requirements specific to credit unions

Assist with modernization efforts and integration with newer platforms

Generic Managerial Skills If any

Equivalent practical experience in mainframe application development is acceptable

Certifications are a plus:

IBM Mainframe / zOS certifications

Banking or Core Systems certifications (FIS Hogan etc.)

Generic Managerial Skill:

Strong communication skills for interaction with business and IT stakeholders

Ability to work independently in a highly regulated risk-aware environment

Mentoring junior developers and sharing mainframe best practices

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience working in Agile Waterfall or hybrid delivery models

Ownership mindset for production stability and service continuity

TCS Employee Benefits Summary:

Discretionary Annual Incentive.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health Dental & Vision Disability Planning & Insurance Pet Insurance Plans.

Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.

Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance Identity Theft Protection.

Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.

Time Off: Vacation Time Off Sick Leave & Holidays.

Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance 401K Plan Performance Bonus College Fund Student Loan Refinancing.

Salary Range: $130000 - $160000 a year

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills Core Mainframe Technologies Strong hands-on experience with COBOL (batch and online programs) Experience with JCL for batch job scheduling and execution Proficiency in CICS for online transaction processing Strong working knowledge of DB2 (SQL per...