Mainframe Developer for Cards/Retail

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with strong expertise in IMS DB2 and Mainframe Application Development. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, enhancing, and supporting mission-critical applications running on IBM Mainframe platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, IMS, and DB2.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Develop and enhance online and batch processing applications.
• Create and optimize DB2 queries, stored procedures, and database access strategies.
• Design, maintain, and support IMS databases and transaction processing systems.
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and defect resolution.
• Prepare technical documentation, design specifications, and operational procedures.

Requirements

Required Skills

• JCL
• IBM DB2
• IBM IMS
• IBM Mainframe
• COBOL
• Application Development
• Integration Testing
• Batch Processing
• Database
• Performance Tuning
• SQL Tuning
• Stored Procedures
• Technical Writing
• Testing
• Unit Testing

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Retail or Cards Payments domains
• Exposure to Mainframe modernization initiatives
• Familiarity with tools such as Endevor, Changeman, FileAID, AbendAID, and Syncsort
• Knowledge of performance tuning and SQL optimization