Mainframe developer

• Primary skills:
• Desirables:Technology->Mainframe Technologies->Mainframe Technologies- ALL

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain mainframe-based applications using COBOL and related mainframe tools and utilities.
• Analyze business requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and implement efficient, scalable solutions on the mainframe platform.
• Perform impact analysis, code changes, unit testing, and integration testing for enhancements, defect fixes, and production support activities.
• Optimize existing COBOL programs and mainframe jobs for performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with business analysts, QA, and infrastructure teams to ensure end-to-end delivery of features and releases.
• Provide L3 support for critical production issues, including root-cause analysis and permanent fixes.
• Participate in code reviews, enforce coding standards, and contribute to best practices for mainframe development.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including design documents, job flows, and support guides.
• Mentor junior team members on mainframe concepts, COBOL coding practices, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Contribute to modernization initiatives, including refactoring legacy code and preparing systems for integration with newer technologies.
• Knowledge of more than one technology
• Basics of Architecture and Design fundamentals
• Knowledge of Testing tools
• Knowledge of agile methodologies
• Understanding of Project life cycle activities on development and maintenance projects
• Understanding of one or more Estimation methodologies, Knowledge of Quality processes
• Basics of business domain to understand the business requirements
• Analytical abilities, Strong Technical Skills, Good communication skills
• Good understanding of the technology and domain
• Ability to demonstrate a sound understanding of software quality assurance principles, SOLID design principles and modelling methods
• Awareness of latest technologies and trends
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and debugging skills