Lead Software Engineer - Mainframe

EPAM·India·Офис·3д. назад

We are seeking an experienced Lead Mainframe Developer with strong expertise in COBOL, CICS, Db2 UDB, and JCL to lead the design, development, maintenance, and modernization of critical mainframe applications.

Responsibilities

Lead analysis, design, development, testing, and support of Mainframe applications
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to Mainframe development teams
Design and develop solutions using COBOL, CICS, Db2 UDB, JCL, and VSAM
Perform impact analysis and provide estimates for enhancements and production fixes
Review technical designs, code, and ensure adherence to development standards and best practices
Troubleshoot complex application and production issues
Optimize Db2 queries and application performance
Coordinate with business analysts, architects, QA teams, and onsite stakeholders
Participate in release planning, deployment activities, and post-production support
Drive application modernization, process improvement initiatives, estimation, and project execution
Ensure compliance with security, audit, and regulatory requirements
Manage stakeholder communication, status reporting, and collaborate with architects to define scalable and maintainable solutions

Requirements

10+ years of professional experience in Mainframe development
Proficiency in COBOL, CICS, and Db2 UDB
Expertise in JCL and VSAM
Background in Mainframe application architecture and development lifecycle
Skills in SQL and Db2 performance tuning
Experience handling high-volume transactional applications
Knowledge of batch and online processing environments
Familiarity with production support and incident resolution
Proficiency in English at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher

Nice to have

Understanding of IBM z/OS
Familiarity with Endevor, Changeman, or equivalent source control tools
Knowledge of MQ Series and REXX
Skills in File-AID, SPUFI, and SDSF
Experience with Mainframe modernization initiatives and Agile/Scrum delivery model