[Hiring] COBOL Mainframe Application Developer @Kyndryl

Role Description

We are looking for a very experienced COBOL Mainframe Developer with Application Architecture knowledge to join our Application Managed Services team. In this role, you will collaborate directly with a state agency to maintain and enhance its online Unemployment software and modernize its Disability Insurance software.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mainframe technologies and experience in designing, developing and maintaining COBOL applications integrating with front-end server-based applications. Experience in collaborating with state agencies on software projects is preferred, as well as prior experience with projects focusing on mainframe application modernization. This role will involve analyzing requirements, analyzing inter-application dependencies, architectural design of solutions, and implementing code while ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work/practical experience).
• At least 12 years of COBOL programming; proficiency in COBOL programming in an IBM z/OS mainframe environment.
• Expertise in Job Control Language (JCL).
• Experience in mainframe technologies, including IMS DB, CA7, DB2/SQL, JCL, MQ, VSAM, CICS, TSO, FTP.
• Production Support experience including break-fix support and permanent fixes in production.
• Development lifecycle experience, from Developing to System Test to UAT to Production.
• Familiarity with software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).

Requirements

• Analyze architectural requirements and advise client on design.
• Analyze interdependence between mainframe applications.
• Analyze, design, develop, test and deploy code on a mainframe platform (z/OS) based upon user specifications.
• Analyze user requirements and translate them into technical specifications and programming solutions.
• Provide technical assistance in solving software problems.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all development processes, including specifications, design, and user guides.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior developers, sharing knowledge and best practices in mainframe development.
• Ensure proper change management for all requested changes, fixes and enhancements to production applications.
• 24 X 7 on-call support rotation is required.
• Night and weekend Production/QA Support.

Benefits

• Compensation range: $115,080 to $218,520 based on a full-time schedule.
• Eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off.