Mainframe Technical Specialist - Cobol, DB2, VSAM, JCL, CICS
United States
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Job Description
Mainframe Technical Specialist - Cobol, DB2, VSAM, JCL, CICS
Morris, New Jersey

Job Summary

The Technical Specialist in Mainframe Cobol, DB2, VSAM, JCL, Mainframe CICS will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining mainframe applications using various technologies. The role involves ensuring the stability and performance of mainframe systems while collaborating with cross functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Own end-to-end solution design, impact analysis, and technical architecture for complex systems.
2. Develop, optimize, and review COBOL programs, JCL jobs, DB2 queries, and CICS transactions.
3. Lead performance tuning for batch windows, DB2 access paths, and CICS TPS optimization.
4. Manage code promotion, release planning, and ensure compliance with audit and security standards.
5. Drive modernization initiatives (API enablement, DevOps pipelines).
6. Mentor and coach junior developers; enforce coding standards and best practices.
7. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (BA, QA, Ops, DBA) and manage stakeholder expectations.
8. Provide production support leadership, RCA for critical incidents, and implement permanent fixes.
9. Prepare technical documentation, runbooks, and contribute to governance frameworks.
10. Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies related to mainframe development.
11. Conduct Daily Team huddle meetings and Shift handover calls

Skill Requirements

1. COBOL: Advanced programming, modular design, error handling, performance optimization.
2. JCL: Complex job streams, utilities (SORT, IDCAMS), scheduling dependencies.
3. DB2: Advanced SQL, stored procedures, triggers, bind/package management, performance tuning.
4. VSAM: Dataset design, IDCAMS scripting, recovery strategies.
5. CICS: Transaction design, pseudo-conversational flows, resource definitions, BMS maps.
6. Expertise in debugging tools (Abend-AID, Xpediter), File-AID, and job schedulers (CA7/Control-M).
7. Strong knowledge of SDLC, Agile practices, and change management processes.
8. Leadership in code reviews, mentoring, and technical governance.

Other Requirements

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Maximum Salary (US):  188000
Minimum Salary (US):  77000
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Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 226,300 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending December 2025 totaled $14.5 billion.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.