Senior Application Developer - Mainframe
UPS
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Contract type: Full time
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Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.
Job Description
Senior Applications Developer – Mainframe/COBOL
Job Summary
This position provides input, support, and performs full systems life cycle management activities (e.g., analyses, technical requirements, design, coding, testing, implementation of systems and applications software, etc.). He/She participates in component and data architecture design, technology planning, and testing for Applications Development (AD) initiatives to meet business requirements. This position provides input to applications development project plans and integrations. He/She collaborates with teams and supports emerging technologies to ensure effective communication and achievement of objectives. This position provides knowledge and support for applications development, integration, and maintenance. He/She provides input to department and project teams on decisions supporting projects.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Design, develop, test, and maintain applications using COBOL, VSAM, DB2, CICS, SAS, JCL
Participate in the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, deployment, and support.
Excellent on LINUX Shell Scripting
Collaborate with business stakeholders and project managers in an Agile environment to meet project deadlines and deliverables.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
Maintain and enhance existing applications to improve performance, security, and functionality.
Develop and execute unit tests, integrate solutions, and provide detailed documentation.
Ensure the highest quality of code and contribute to the overall improvement of the development process.
Stay current with emerging technologies, methodologies, and industry trends related to mainframe development.
Mandatory Skills And Experience
8+ years of hands-on experience in Mainframe application development.
Strong proficiency in COBOL programming and related tools.
Solid experience with DB2 (database design, queries, and optimization).
Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with JCL (Job Control Language).
In-depth understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
Knowledge on AzureDevOps.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of interacting with stakeholders and team members effectively.
Experience working in a corporate banking or financial services environment is a plus.
Additional Skills
Familiarity with version control and issue tracking tools (e., Git, Jira).
Knowledge of Linux Shell Scripting and Linux Admin
Knowledge of ORACLE PLSQL
Employee Type
Permanent
UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.
Job Description
Senior Applications Developer – Mainframe/COBOL
Job Summary
This position provides input, support, and performs full systems life cycle management activities (e.g., analyses, technical requirements, design, coding, testing, implementation of systems and applications software, etc.). He/She participates in component and data architecture design, technology planning, and testing for Applications Development (AD) initiatives to meet business requirements. This position provides input to applications development project plans and integrations. He/She collaborates with teams and supports emerging technologies to ensure effective communication and achievement of objectives. This position provides knowledge and support for applications development, integration, and maintenance. He/She provides input to department and project teams on decisions supporting projects.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Design, develop, test, and maintain applications using COBOL, VSAM, DB2, CICS, SAS, JCL
Participate in the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, deployment, and support.
Excellent on LINUX Shell Scripting
Collaborate with business stakeholders and project managers in an Agile environment to meet project deadlines and deliverables.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
Maintain and enhance existing applications to improve performance, security, and functionality.
Develop and execute unit tests, integrate solutions, and provide detailed documentation.
Ensure the highest quality of code and contribute to the overall improvement of the development process.
Stay current with emerging technologies, methodologies, and industry trends related to mainframe development.
Mandatory Skills And Experience
8+ years of hands-on experience in Mainframe application development.
Strong proficiency in COBOL programming and related tools.
Solid experience with DB2 (database design, queries, and optimization).
Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with JCL (Job Control Language).
In-depth understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
Knowledge on AzureDevOps.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of interacting with stakeholders and team members effectively.
Experience working in a corporate banking or financial services environment is a plus.
Additional Skills
Familiarity with version control and issue tracking tools (e., Git, Jira).
Knowledge of Linux Shell Scripting and Linux Admin
Knowledge of ORACLE PLSQL
Employee Type
Permanent
UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
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