Mainframe Developer - COBOL/JCL

<p><p><b>About the Job : </b><br/><br/>We are seeking a Mainframes Lead to join our team in Chennai.

This is a full-time position requiring 8-10 years of experience in mainframe technologies, with a minimum of 5 years in a technical leadership role.

The work schedule is from 2 : 00 PM to 11 : 00 PM IST.<br/><br/><b>Key Responsibilities : </b><br/><br/>- Lead and mentor a team of mainframe developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.<br/><br/>- Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of mainframe applications using COBOL and JCL.<br/><br/>- Manage source code and change management using tools like Endevor or IDZee, and Harvest or Gitlab.<br/><br/>- Schedule and monitor batch jobs using job schedulers such as ESP or Control M.<br/><br/>- Interact with and manage databases, specifically IMS DB and DB2, to ensure data integrity and application functionality.<br/><br/>- Collaborate with business analysts and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.<br/><br/>- Ensure the team follows best practices for coding, testing, and documentation.<br/><br/>- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in a timely manner.<br/><br/>- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.<br/><br/><b>Required Skills and Qualifications : </b><br/><br/>- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.<br/><br/>- 8-10 years of experience in mainframe development and support.<br/><br/>- A minimum of 5 years of experience in leading and managing a technical team.<br/><br/>- Proficiency in COBOL and JCL.<br/><br/>- Experience with source control management tools like Endevor, IDZee, Harvest, or Gitlab.<br/><br/>- Hands-on experience with job scheduling tools such as ESP or Control M.<br/><br/>- In-depth knowledge of IMS DB and DB2 databases.<br/><br/>- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.<br/><br/>- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)