Custom Software Engineer

Project Role : Custom Software Engineer
Project Role Description : Develop custom software solutions to design, code, and enhance components across systems or applications. Use modern frameworks and agile practices to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions tailored to specific business needs.
Must have skills : IBM CICS (Customer Information Control System)
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education
Job Title: Senior Mainframe Developer (CICS & DB2) Experience: 7+ Years Location: [Insert Location] Employment Type: Full-time / Contract Domain: Banking / Insurance / Financial Services / Manufacturing ________________________________________ Job Summary We are seeking a Senior Mainframe Developer with strong expertise in CICS, DB2, and COBOL to design, develop, and maintain high-performance mainframe applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with transactional processing systems, database optimization, and production support in large-scale enterprise environments. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities Application Design & Development • Design, develop, and enhance CICS online and COBOL-DB2 batch applications based on business requirements. • Write and optimize embedded SQL queries and DB2 stored procedures for high-performance data access. • Develop BMS maps and manage pseudo-conversational CICS programs. • Build and maintain JCL scripts for batch processing and job automation. System Analysis & Maintenance • Analyze, debug, and resolve production issues related to CICS transactions and DB2 database operations. • Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement permanent fixes to prevent recurrence. • Conduct impact analysis for system changes and prepare detailed technical documentation. Performance & Optimization • Tune CICS transactions and DB2 SQL for performance improvement and resource efficiency. • Collaborate with DBAs and system programmers to optimize database access paths, indexes, and system parameters. • Utilize diagnostic tools (Abend-AID, Xpediter, Strobe, OMEGAMON) for troubleshooting and performance analysis. Testing & Quality Assurance • Prepare and execute unit, integration, and regression test cases. • Support QA and user acceptance testing (UAT) phases. • Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices. Production Support & Deployment • Provide L3 production support and ensure system stability during releases and deployments. • Support 24x7 on-call rotation for business-critical systems as needed. • Work with Change Management tools (Endevor, Changeman) for controlled deployments. Collaboration & Leadership • Collaborate with business analysts, QA, and infrastructure teams to deliver high-quality solutions. • Mentor and guide junior developers in mainframe best practices. • Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and provide accurate effort estimates. ________________________________________ Technical Skills Required • Languages: COBOL, PL/I (optional), JCL, REXX • Transaction Processing: CICS (BMS, COMMAREA, MAPSET, PPT, PCT) • Database: DB2 (SQL, SPUFI, QMF, Plans/Packages, Bind processes) • Tools & Utilities: Xpediter, File-AID, Abend-AID, Endevor, Changeman, ISPF, SDSF • Middleware/Integration: IBM MQ, SOAP/REST APIs (preferred) • Operating System: z/OS, TSO/ISPF environment • Version Control/DevOps: Endevor, Changeman, Git (optional) • Performance Tools: Strobe, OMEGAMON ________________________________________ Soft Skills • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. • Ability to handle complex systems and multitask effectively. • Proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to quality and deadlines.

15 years full time education

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