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Mainframe Modernization SME

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Job Description

What's this role about?

As a Tech Lead should have experience in solutioning and worked in multi-vendor environment

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Technical Lead to analyze, design and solution building for enterprise-level applications on IBM Mainframe systems. The ideal candidate should possess expertise in COBOL, JCL, DB2, and CICS along with a solid understanding of batch and online processing and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze, design, develop, document and solutioning of mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, and CICS

  • Perform requirement analysis, design, and code enhancements.

  • Analysis of mainframe applications, conducting impact assessments, and translating technical findings into business rules.

  • Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather requirements.

  • Participate in migration exercises.

  • Provide technical documentation and support for audits.

  • Ability to quickly learn new technologies and mentor team members, while driving process improvements and initiating automation using modern tools and emerging technologies.

Required Skills

  • COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, IMS DB and SQL.

  • Tools: Endevor, Topaz, Control-M or scheduler exposure.

  • Utilities: SORT, IDCAMS, ISPF.

  • Analysis of mainframe applications, conducting impact assessments, and translating technical findings into business rules and process flow diagrams.

  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

  • Knowledge of SDLC and Agile methodologies.

Additional Skills

  • REXX automation.

  • Familiarity with Mainframe migration/modernization.

  • Exposure API integration and microservices concepts.

  • Integrating with IBM MQ or IBM DataPower.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree.

Soft Skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

How we’d like you to lead:

Advantage Zensar

We are a technology consulting and services company with 11, 800+ associates in 33 global locations. More than 130 leading enterprises depend on our expertise to be more disruptive, agile and competitive. We focus on conceptualizing, designing, engineering, marketing, and managing digital products and experiences for high-growth companies looking to disrupt through innovation and velocity.

Zensar Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer, encouraging diversity in the workplace. Please be assured that we will consider all qualified applicants fairly, regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans’ status.

Zensar is a place where you are free to express yourself in an environment that values individuality, nurtures development and is mindful of wellbeing. We put our people and customers at the center of everything that we do. Our core values include: 

  • Putting people first

  • Client-centricity

  • Collaboration

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