Mainframe CICS Developer

Job Title: Mainframe CICS Developer

Location: Pune

Experience: 4 - 9 Years

Employment Type: Contract

Work Mode: Onsite

About the Role:

We are looking for a skilled Mainframe CICS Developer with strong hands-on experience in developing, maintaining, and supporting CICS-based transaction processing applications. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in COBOL programming, CICS transaction management, and mainframe technologies to deliver high-quality solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain CICS transaction processing applications using COBOL Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications
• Develop and modify online CICS programs for various business functions
• Perform CICS application troubleshooting, debugging, and performance tuning Work with DB2, VSAM, and IMS databases for data management and retrieval Write and optimize SQL queries for efficient data processing
• Implement changes to existing CICS applications as per enhancement requests Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and support UAT activities
• Create and maintain technical documentation including program specifications and flow diagrams Coordinate with business analysts, testers, and production support teams
• Support production releases and deployments during maintenance windows Participate in on-call rotation for production support (as needed)
• Implement error handling and logging mechanisms in CICS applications Follow SDLC best practices and coding standards

Must-Have Skills:

Technical Skills (Mandatory):

CICS: 3+ years of hands-on experience in CICS application development and support COBOL: Strong proficiency in COBOL programming (COBOL II/COBOL 85 or higher) JCL: Experience in writing and modifying JCL for batch processing

DB2: Working knowledge of DB2 database, SQL queries, and stored procedures

VSAM: Understanding of VSAM file handling and operations TSO/ISPF: Proficiency in using TSO/ISPF for mainframe development File-AID/Xpediter: Experience with debugging and file browsing tools

BMS Maps: Knowledge of creating and modifying BMS maps for screen design

CICS Commands: Strong understanding of CICS API commands and transaction management

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with IMS database and DC
• Knowledge of MQ Series for message queuing
• Familiarity with batch schedulers like Control-M or TWS Experience with REXX or CLIST scripting
• Knowledge of Endevor or similar change management tools
• Exposure to Mainframe modernization or cloud migration projects Understanding of PL/I or Assembler
• Experience with CA-7, CA-11, or similar job scheduling tools Knowledge of COBOL-DB2 program optimization techniques

Domain Knowledge:

• Banking, Financial Services, or Insurance domain experience preferred Understanding of core banking operations or payment systems is a plus

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills for client and team interaction Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Team player with collaborative approach
• Attention to detail and quality-focused mindset Self-motivated and proactive

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field Relevant mainframe certifications are a plus