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oracle

Mainframe Developer

Zensar
Bengaluru, IND
Full-time
Mid · 5–6 years experience
Onsite
Discovered 1 months ago
sql

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Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical design and development solutions.
  • Develop, enhance, test, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, DB2, JCL, and VSAM.
  • Design and develop efficient DB2 SQL queries, stored procedures, and database access modules.
  • Create and modify batch jobs, job streams, and utilities using JCL.
  • Develop and maintain VSAM files, file processing programs, and data conversion utilities.
  • Perform unit testing, integration testing, and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
  • Investigate and resolve production issues, including performance tuning and root cause analysis.
  • Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
  • Prepare technical documentation, program specifications, and operational procedures.
  • Support application modernization and transformation initiatives where applicable.
  • Required Technical Skills

Mandatory Skills

  • Strong hands-on experience in:
  • COBOL
  • DB2
  • JCL
  • VSAM
  • Experience in developing and supporting batch and online mainframe applications.
  • Proficiency in DB2 SQL programming, query optimization, and database design concepts.
  • Good understanding of file processing, debugging, and performance tuning.
  • Experience with Endevor, Changeman, ISPW, or similar source control/version management tools.
  • Knowledge of Mainframe Utilities such as SORT, IDCAMS, IEBGENER, and DFSORT.
  • Experience in production support and incident management.
  • Good to Have
  • Exposure to IMS DB and/or IMS DC.
  • Experience with CICS development.
  • Knowledge of MQ Series integration.
  • Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Familiarity with mainframe modernization or cloud integration initiatives
  • 5 to 6 years of relevant experience in Mainframe Application Development and Support.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent debugging and troubleshooting abilities.
  • Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

  • Required Competencies
  • IMS DB/DC knowledge will be considered a strong advantage for this role.

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