Mainframe Developer _ COBOL / JCL / Hogan
Tata Consultancy Services· enterprise· Oct 14, 2026 · 14d ago
Mclean, VA
In office
Full-time
Mid
$140K–$180K
Job description
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
Must Have
· Strong hands-on experience in COBOL (preferably Enterprise COBOL / VS COBOL II)
· Strong hands-on experience in JCL
· Working knowledge of Hogan core banking systems and their integration with COBOL/JCL mainframe applications
· Mainframe environment expertise: z/OS, TSO/ISPF
· File handling knowledge: VSAM, sequential files, SORT utilities (e.g., Syncsort/DFSORT)
· Solid debugging and incident resolution skills for batch processing and abends
· Good understanding of SDLC (Waterfall/Agile) and production support processes
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
· DB2 (SQL, SPUFI/QMF, stored procedures exposure is a plus)
· Online processing exposure: CICS (preferred), IMS (plus)
· Tools: File-Aid, Abend-AID, Expeditor/IBM Debugger
· Version/Change management: Endevor, Changeman, PANVALET
· Scheduling: Control-M or CA7
· Mainframe modernization exposure (e.g., Micro Focus, migration, refactoring) is a plus
· Banking domain experience (cards, loans, payments, deposits) preferred
Roles & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
· Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and solution designs.
· Develop, enhance, and maintain COBOL programs (batch and/or online).
· Create and modify JCL jobs, procedures, and utilities to support batch processing.
· Support, troubleshoot, and enhance mainframe applications and interfaces involving Hogan systems.
· Perform unit testing, support system/integration testing, and participate in implementation activities.
· Troubleshoot and resolve batch failures/job abends, performance issues, and production incidents within SLAs.
· Work with datasets and file processing involving VSAM and sequential files.
· Interact with DBAs/Support teams for DB2 (or other databases) access, SQL tuning, and issue resolution.
· Utilize scheduling and monitoring tools such as Control-M/CA7 (as applicable).
· Ensure adherence to coding standards, documentation practices, and change management processes (Endevor/Changeman/Git).
· Provide regular status updates and contribute to operational readiness and continuous improvements.
Generic Managerial Skills, If any
· Strong hands-on experience in COBOL (preferably Enterprise COBOL / VS COBOL II)
· Strong hands-on experience in JCL
· Working knowledge of Hogan core banking systems and their integration with COBOL/JCL mainframe applications
· Mainframe environment expertise: z/OS, TSO/ISPF
· File handling knowledge: VSAM, sequential files, SORT utilities (e.g., Syncsort/DFSORT)
· Solid debugging and incident resolution skills for batch processing and abends
· Good understanding of SDLC (Waterfall/Agile) and production support processes
TCS Employee Benefits Summary:
Discretionary Annual Incentive.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
Family Support: Maternal & Par ental Leaves.
Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.
Salary Range: $140,000 - $180,000 a year
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