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Mainframe Developer @ CGI

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 Mainframe Developer

Job Description

Role & responsibilities

  • Provide L2/L3 production support for critical mainframe applications
  • Analyze and resolve application abends, DB2 issues, and CICS/IMS failures
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance programs using COBOL, JCL, and DB2
  • Monitor batch jobs, perform restart/recovery, and optimize performance
  • Support and manage online transactions using CICS and IMS DC
  • Conduct impact analysis for production issues and application changes
  • Implement minor and major enhancements based on business requirements
  • Coordinate with upstream and downstream teams during incidents and releases
  • Participate in code reviews, release management, and deployment activities
  • Perform root cause analysis and ensure timely resolution within SLA timelines
  • Support incident management and ensure system stability and availability
  • Contribute to mainframe modernization and DevOps initiatives where applicable
  • Maintain documentation for applications, processes, and issue resolutions

Preferred candidate profile

  • 4 - 6 years of experience in mainframe development and support
  • Strong hands-on expertise in COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, and IMS (DB/DC)
  • Proficient in SQL, DB2 performance tuning, and utilities
  • Experience with VSAM datasets and batch/online processing environments
  • Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills in production environments
  • Experience with incident management and production support tools
  • Good understanding of job scheduling, batch cycles, and recovery processes
  • Exposure to application enhancement and maintenance projects

Good to Have:

  • Experience in mainframe modernization or migration initiatives
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices or automation in mainframe environments

Soft Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Effective communication and cross-team coordination skills
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks
  • Good documentation and stakeholder management skills

Job Classification

Industry: IT Services & Consulting
Functional Area / Department: Engineering - Software & QA
Role Category: Software Development
Role: Software Development - Other
Employement Type: Full time

Contact Details:

Company: CGI
Location(s): Hyderabad

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Keyskills:   JCL DB2 Cics Cobol IMS DB

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