Mainframe developer

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with TCS.
Job Role: Senior Mainframe Developer
Job Type: C2 H (Contract to Hire)
Client: TCS
Job Location: Chennai (Work from Office)
Experience: 5-9 years
Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days
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Job Summary:
Working experience in Credit/Debit Card Systems.
Must possess experience in CICS, COBOL, JCL, VSAM, MVS, z/OS and mainframe environment
Collaborate with business stakeholders on new requirements.
Provides technical guidance to junior developers.
Analysis of user stories and assessment of changes required in the system.
Participate in Agile ceremonies (Daily Stand-up, Sprint Planning, Retrospective)
Story points estimation and sub-task estimation.
Design program specifications aligning to COBOL/JCL coding best practices for efficient system performance
Perform Cobol/CICS program coding and testing
JIRA/ ADO/ Confluence updates
User Acceptance Testing support that includes test environment set-up/configuration, batch execution and responding to business queries and clarifications.
Supports project deployment activities and post implementation monitoring.
Supports production issue investigation and resolution whenever need arises.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience in Agile project delivery and DEVOPS tools.
Ability to prioritize and work on multiple tasks/ projects.
Possess self-initiative and work with minimal supervision.
Nice to have:
API/SOLACE/JAVA knowledge/skills.
Automation skills
Knowledge in Easytrieve, REXX, SAS, ABEND AID, File Aid, Endeavour, and Expeditor would be an added advantage