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    Zensar

    Information Technology

    Legacy Application Support - Mainframe

    Any, IndiaOn-SiteFull-timePosted 2mo ago
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    Job description

    • Work from Anywhere: Yes
    • Minimum Experience (In Years): 8
    • Maximum Experience (In Years): 12

    Must‑Have Requirements
    Strong hands‑on experience in COBOL programming
    Ability to develop, enhance, debug, and optimize COBOL batch and online programs.
    Expertise in JCL (Job Control Language)
    Should be able to write, modify, analyze JCL and troubleshoot abends (system/program errors).
    Solid working knowledge of DB2
    Experience with SQL queries, stored procedures, performance tuning, and DB2 data handling from COBOL.
    Experience with CICS and VSAM
    Skilled in developing/maintaining CICS online transactions and using VSAM files (KSDS/ESDS/RRDS).

    Core banking domain knowledge

    Good‑to‑Have Requirements
    Knowledge of Mainframe utilities and tools e.g., File-AID, Abend-AID, Expeditor, SMP/E, Endevor, CHANGEMAN.
    Understanding of SDLC, Agile, and DevOps concepts
    Familiarity with source code management, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing on mainframe.
    Performance tuning and system optimization skills
    Tuning DB2 SQL, COBOL programs, and JCL job performance.
    Experience in integration and modernization projects
    API/REST integration with mainframe, migration to cloud/mainframe reengineering, or modernization tools.

    Responsibilities

    Must‑Have Requirements
    Strong hands‑on experience in COBOL programming
    Ability to develop, enhance, debug, and optimize COBOL batch and online programs.
    Expertise in JCL (Job Control Language)
    Should be able to write, modify, analyze JCL and troubleshoot abends (system/program errors).
    Solid working knowledge of DB2
    Experience with SQL queries, stored procedures, performance tuning, and DB2 data handling from COBOL.
    Experience with CICS and VSAM
    Skilled in developing/maintaining CICS online transactions and using VSAM files (KSDS/ESDS/RRDS).

    Core banking domain knowledge

    Good‑to‑Have Requirements
    Knowledge of Mainframe utilities and tools e.g., File-AID, Abend-AID, Expeditor, SMP/E, Endevor, CHANGEMAN.
    Understanding of SDLC, Agile, and DevOps concepts
    Familiarity with source code management, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing on mainframe.
    Performance tuning and system optimization skills
    Tuning DB2 SQL, COBOL programs, and JCL job performance.
    Experience in integration and modernization projects
    API/REST integration with mainframe, migration to cloud/mainframe reengineering, or modernization tools.

    Qualifications

    Must‑Have Requirements
    Strong hands‑on experience in COBOL programming
    Ability to develop, enhance, debug, and optimize COBOL batch and online programs.
    Expertise in JCL (Job Control Language)
    Should be able to write, modify, analyze JCL and troubleshoot abends (system/program errors).
    Solid working knowledge of DB2
    Experience with SQL queries, stored procedures, performance tuning, and DB2 data handling from COBOL.
    Experience with CICS and VSAM
    Skilled in developing/maintaining CICS online transactions and using VSAM files (KSDS/ESDS/RRDS).

    Core banking domain knowledge

    Good‑to‑Have Requirements
    Knowledge of Mainframe utilities and tools e.g., File-AID, Abend-AID, Expeditor, SMP/E, Endevor, CHANGEMAN.
    Understanding of SDLC, Agile, and DevOps concepts
    Familiarity with source code management, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing on mainframe.
    Performance tuning and system optimization skills
    Tuning DB2 SQL, COBOL programs, and JCL job performance.
    Experience in integration and modernization projects
    API/REST integration with mainframe, migration to cloud/mainframe reengineering, or modernization tools.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    Zensar

    Zensar is a leading digital solutions and technology services company that helps global organizations reimagine their businesses for the digital age.

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