Mainframe Developer

Company Overview

Mastek Technologies is a prominent player in providing innovative technology solutions and services. We are committed to fostering a flexible and inclusive work culture that inspires innovation and collaboration among our team members.

Job Summary

Mastek Technologies is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Mainframe Developer to join our team in Bangalore. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Mainframe technologies including COBOL and DB2, along with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. This role involves designing, developing, maintaining, and supporting mainframe-based applications that meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, and VSAM on IBM Mainframe systems.
• Analyze and understand complex business requirements and translate them into functional and technical specifications.
• Perform impact analysis, conduct code reviews, and optimize existing code for performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with business analysts, QA teams, and other stakeholders to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Participate in the end-to-end development life cycle – requirement gathering, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Create and maintain documentation for systems, processes, and workflows.

Qualifications

• Experience: 6 to 12 years of hands-on experience in Mainframe application development.
• Technical Skills: Strong expertise in COBOL, DB2, JCL, and VSAM.
• Understanding: Good understanding of Mainframe architecture and batch/online processing.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to debug complex systems.
• Collaboration: Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with tools like Endevor, XPEDITER, or File-Aid.
• Exposure to Agile methodologies and version control tools like Git.
• Basic knowledge of integration with modern platforms/APIs is a plus.

Experience

• 6 to 12 years of relevant experience in Mainframe development is required.

Environment

• The position is based in Bangalore, India and offers a dynamic work environment with the opportunity to work on mission-critical projects.

Salary

• Competitive budget of up to ₹22 LPA.

Growth Opportunities

• Opportunity to work on mission-critical projects with top-tier clients, along with access to learning and development programs to enhance skills and career growth.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with industry standards, including learning & development programs.