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Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Mainframe Developer to support application enhancements, production support, and decommissioning initiatives within a complex enterprise environment. The role requires strong expertise in legacy systems, data management, and operational stability while contributing to modernization and retirement of applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in PL/I, DB2, IMS, and JCL, along with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Job Requirements
• Design, develop, and implement enhancements to existing mainframe applications based on business requirements.
• Write, maintain, and optimize PL/I programs and JCL for batch and online processing.
• Work with DB2 and IMS databases for data processing, querying, and performance tuning.
• Provide Level 2/3 production and application support, including batch job monitoring, incident resolution, and root cause analysis.
• Ensure smooth execution of batch processes using scheduling tools such as Control-M and support change, incident, and problem management activities using tools like HPSM and JIRA.
• Utilize mainframe development and deployment tools such as ISPW for code management and promotion.
• Analyze legacy applications to identify decommissioning opportunities, including dependency mapping and impact analysis.
• Support data archival, migration, and validation as part of application retirement initiatives.
• Execute decommissioning activities in compliance with regulatory and data retention requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and document system changes, processes, and decommissioning activities.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 4–7 years of experience in mainframe development and support roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with PL/I, DB2, IMS, and JCL.
• Experience with tools such as Control-M, ISPW, HPSM, and JIRA.
• Experience in application enhancements and production support.
• Knowledge of batch processing and job scheduling tools.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills
• Experience with mainframe application decommissioning or modernization initiatives.
• Familiarity with Guidewire ClaimCenter (added advantage).
• Understanding of insurance.
• Exposure to Agile delivery models.
• Experience with data migration and archival strategies.
Key Competencies
• Strong attention to detail and quality focus
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proactive problem-solving and critical thinking |
