Sr. Mainframe Developer
Experience Level:8-10 Years
Domain:Core Acquiring/Processing Business
Overall Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain mainframe applications supporting core acquiring/processing business functions, including client settlement, interchange settlement, clearing/funding, billing, and dispute resolution.
- Provide L2 production support and troubleshoot issues within mainframe systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
Software Requirements:
- Proficient in mainframe development, particularly using COBOL, DB2, VSAM, JCL, and Batch processing.
- Familiarity with development and testing environments, ensuring proper setup and maintenance.
- Strong understanding of job scheduling and control using Broadcom tools (e.g., CA7, Endevor).
Category-wise Technical Skills:
Mainframe Development:
- Expertise in COBOL programming and mainframe database management (DB2).
- Experience with VSAM file handling and efficient batch processing techniques.
Support and Troubleshooting:
- Proficient in support roles, addressing production issues and ensuring timely resolutions.
- Knowledge of best practices in incident management and problem resolution.
Job Scheduling and Management:
- Competence in using Broadcom tools like CA7 for job scheduling and Endevor for version control.
- Understanding of mainframe system architecture and performance tuning.
Documentation: Strong skills in documenting code and processes for maintainability and knowledge transfer.
Experience:
- Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in the core acquiring/processing business domain, ideally with a focus on client settlement, interchange settlement, clearing/funding, and billing processes.
- Extensive experience in mainframe technology, particularly in a development and test support capacity.
Day-to-Day Activities:
- Collaborating with business analysts and project managers to understand functional requirements and technical constraints.
- Writing, testing, and debugging mainframe code while adhering to best practices and coding standards.
- Providing ongoing support for production environments, including monitoring system performance and addressing incidents.
- Conducting code reviews and providing mentorship to junior developers.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Relevant certifications in mainframe technologies are a plus.
- Proven experience in mainframe development and support.
Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a commitment to quality and efficiency.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
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