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

Job Summary

The Senior Technical Specialist will be responsible for providing expert technical guidance and support in the areas of Mainframe Cobol, DB2, VSAM, JCL, Mainframe CICS. The role involves ensuring the stability, security, and efficiency of mainframe systems and applications.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop, maintain, and enhance cobol programs and applications on mainframes.
2. Perform database design, development, and optimization using db2 on the mainframe platform.
3. Manage and administer vsam datasets to ensure optimal performance and data integrity.
4. Create, modify, and debug jcl job control language for batch processing on mainframes.
5. Provide support for mainframe cics (customer information control system) transactions and applications.
6. Collaborate with cross functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to mainframe systems and applications.
7. Implement best practices for mainframe software development and maintenance.
8. Conduct performance tuning and capacity planning for mainframe resources.

Skill Requirements

1. Proficiency in mainframe cobol programming language.
2. Strong working knowledge of db2 for database design, development, and administration.
3. Experience with vsam datasets management for storing and retrieving data on mainframes.
4. Familiarity with jcl (job control language) scripting for batch processing.
5. Handson expertise in mainframe cics (customer information control system).
6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
7. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
8. Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

Other Requirements

1.Relevant certifications in Mainframe technologies are a plus.
Maximum Salary (US):  193000
Minimum Salary (US):  125000
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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.