COBOL Developer
4 weeks ago
Key Responsibilities :
- Design, develop, test, and implement mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, and DB2.
- Analyze and understand business requirements to create technical solutions that meet business needs.
- Maintain and enhance existing mainframe systems, troubleshooting issues, and performing debugging.
- Develop and execute JCL (Job Control Language) scripts to manage and control batch processing.
- Write and optimize SQL queries for DB2 databases to retrieve, update, and store data.
- Perform unit testing, ensure code quality, and participate in peer code reviews.
- Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, and other IT teams to ensure the successful delivery of solutions.
- Create and maintain technical documentation for system design, code, and configurations.
- Monitor application performance, optimize code, and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
- Provide support during application deployment, maintenance, and upgrades.
- Work closely with QA teams to ensure applications meet quality standards and functional requirements.
Requirements :
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 6+ years of experience in mainframe application development.
- Proficiency in COBOL programming for developing and maintaining mainframe applications.
- Strong experience with JCL for batch job management and execution.
- Solid knowledge of DB2 (SQL, database design, and data manipulation).
- Experience with CICS (Customer Information Control System) for developing online applications is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies is a plus
