Senior Mainframe Developer Job Description
As a Senior Mainframe Developer, you will play a key role in enhancing and maintaining our mainframe applications. You will analyze user requirements, design technical solutions, and develop efficient and scalable mainframe programs. You will also work closely with business analysts, project managers, and QA teams to ensure successful implementation and delivery of projects.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, and VSAM
- Analyze user requirements and translate them into technical specifications
- Perform program coding, testing, and debugging to ensure high-quality software delivery
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze data requirements
- Optimize mainframe programs for performance and efficiency
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers
- Participate in code reviews and conduct quality assurance activities
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in mainframe development
- Proficiency in COBOL, JCL, and VSAM
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Experience with Agile development methodologies
Skills
- COBOL
- JCL
- VSAM
- Mainframe debugging
- Data analysis
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Agile development