Senior Mainframe Technical Lead - Cobol, DB2, VSAM, JCL, CICS
India
Job Description
Senior Mainframe Technical Lead - Cobol, DB2, VSAM, JCL, CICS
Bangalore, Karnataka

Job Summary

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with strong expertise in IBM Mainframe technologies to design, develop, enhance, and support critical business applications. The ideal candidate should possess hands-on experience in COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, VSAM, and production support activities within large-scale enterprise environments, preferably in Banking, Financial Services, or Insurance (BFSI) domains.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance Mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, CICS, and DB2.
  • Perform coding, unit testing, integration testing, and deployment activities.
  • Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Support batch and online processing systems.
  • Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolution.
  • Conduct impact analysis for application changes and enhancements.
  • Work closely with business analysts, testing teams, and infrastructure teams.
  • Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.
  • Prepare technical documentation and operational procedures.
  • Support system upgrades, migrations, and modernization initiatives.

Required Technical Skills

  • COBOL
  • JCL (Job Control Language)
  • DB2
  • CICS
  • VSAM
  • IMS/DB (preferred)
  • MQ Series
  • File Manager, Abend-AID, Xpeditor
  • IBM Z/OS
  • Changeman, Endevor or similar version control tools
  • Production Support and Incident Management

Desired Skills

  • Exposure to Mainframe Modernization initiatives.
  • Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Experience in BFSI domain applications.
  • Understanding of SLAs, ITIL processes, and service management.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • Relevant Mainframe certifications are an added advantage.

Mandatory Experience

  • Minimum 4+ years of hands-on Mainframe development experience.
  • Experience in COBOL, JCL, DB2, and CICS.
  • Strong debugging and problem-resolution skills.
  • Experience in production support and incident management.

Nice to Have

  • Mainframe modernization tools knowledge.
  • Python, Java, or API integration exposure.
  • Cloud migration assessment experience.

Key Responsibilities

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with strong expertise in IBM Mainframe technologies to design, develop, enhance, and support critical business applications. The ideal candidate should possess hands-on experience in COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, VSAM, and production support activities within large-scale enterprise environments, preferably in Banking, Financial Services, or Insurance (BFSI) domains.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance Mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, CICS, and DB2.
  • Perform coding, unit testing, integration testing, and deployment activities.
  • Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Support batch and online processing systems.
  • Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolution.
  • Conduct impact analysis for application changes and enhancements.
  • Work closely with business analysts, testing teams, and infrastructure teams.
  • Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.
  • Prepare technical documentation and operational procedures.
  • Support system upgrades, migrations, and modernization initiatives.

Required Technical Skills

  • COBOL
  • JCL (Job Control Language)
  • DB2
  • CICS
  • VSAM
  • IMS/DB (preferred)
  • MQ Series
  • File Manager, Abend-AID, Xpeditor
  • IBM Z/OS
  • Changeman, Endevor or similar version control tools
  • Production Support and Incident Management

Desired Skills

  • Exposure to Mainframe Modernization initiatives.
  • Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Experience in BFSI domain applications.
  • Understanding of SLAs, ITIL processes, and service management.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • Relevant Mainframe certifications are an added advantage.

Mandatory Experience

  • Minimum 4+ years of hands-on Mainframe development experience.
  • Experience in COBOL, JCL, DB2, and CICS.
  • Strong debugging and problem-resolution skills.
  • Experience in production support and incident management.

Nice to Have

  • Mainframe modernization tools knowledge.
  • Python, Java, or API integration exposure.
  • Cloud migration assessment experience.

Skill Requirements

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with strong expertise in IBM Mainframe technologies to design, develop, enhance, and support critical business applications. The ideal candidate should possess hands-on experience in COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, VSAM, and production support activities within large-scale enterprise environments, preferably in Banking, Financial Services, or Insurance (BFSI) domains.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance Mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, CICS, and DB2.
  • Perform coding, unit testing, integration testing, and deployment activities.
  • Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Support batch and online processing systems.
  • Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolution.
  • Conduct impact analysis for application changes and enhancements.
  • Work closely with business analysts, testing teams, and infrastructure teams.
  • Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.
  • Prepare technical documentation and operational procedures.
  • Support system upgrades, migrations, and modernization initiatives.

Required Technical Skills

  • COBOL
  • JCL (Job Control Language)
  • DB2
  • CICS
  • VSAM
  • IMS/DB (preferred)
  • MQ Series
  • File Manager, Abend-AID, Xpeditor
  • IBM Z/OS
  • Changeman, Endevor or similar version control tools
  • Production Support and Incident Management

Desired Skills

  • Exposure to Mainframe Modernization initiatives.
  • Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Experience in BFSI domain applications.
  • Understanding of SLAs, ITIL processes, and service management.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • Relevant Mainframe certifications are an added advantage.

Mandatory Experience

  • Minimum 4+ years of hands-on Mainframe development experience.
  • Experience in COBOL, JCL, DB2, and CICS.
  • Strong debugging and problem-resolution skills.
  • Experience in production support and incident management.

Nice to Have

  • Mainframe modernization tools knowledge.
  • Python, Java, or API integration exposure.
  • Cloud migration assessment experience.

Other Requirements

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with strong expertise in IBM Mainframe technologies to design, develop, enhance, and support critical business applications. The ideal candidate should possess hands-on experience in COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, VSAM, and production support activities within large-scale enterprise environments, preferably in Banking, Financial Services, or Insurance (BFSI) domains.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance Mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, CICS, and DB2.
  • Perform coding, unit testing, integration testing, and deployment activities.
  • Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Support batch and online processing systems.
  • Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolution.
  • Conduct impact analysis for application changes and enhancements.
  • Work closely with business analysts, testing teams, and infrastructure teams.
  • Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.
  • Prepare technical documentation and operational procedures.
  • Support system upgrades, migrations, and modernization initiatives.

Required Technical Skills

  • COBOL
  • JCL (Job Control Language)
  • DB2
  • CICS
  • VSAM
  • IMS/DB (preferred)
  • MQ Series
  • File Manager, Abend-AID, Xpeditor
  • IBM Z/OS
  • Changeman, Endevor or similar version control tools
  • Production Support and Incident Management

Desired Skills

  • Exposure to Mainframe Modernization initiatives.
  • Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Experience in BFSI domain applications.
  • Understanding of SLAs, ITIL processes, and service management.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • Relevant Mainframe certifications are an added advantage.

Mandatory Experience

  • Minimum 4+ years of hands-on Mainframe development experience.
  • Experience in COBOL, JCL, DB2, and CICS.
  • Strong debugging and problem-resolution skills.
  • Experience in production support and incident management.

Nice to Have

  • Mainframe modernization tools knowledge.
  • Python, Java, or API integration exposure.
  • Cloud migration assessment experience.
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 223,000 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 June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.