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    Cobol Engineer - Noida/Gurgaon/Gurugram/Bangalore/INDORE, India - Forward eye technologies

    Forward eye technologies
    Forward eye technologies Noida/Gurgaon/Gurugram/Bangalore/INDORE, India

    6 days ago

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    Role :
    COBOL Engineer


    Job Description :


    We are seeking a skilled COBOL Engineer with expertise in mainframe technologies such as JCL (Job Control Language), COBOL programming, DB2, IMS, stored procedures, MQ (Message Queues), SYNCSORT, and familiarity with Agile methodologies.

    As a COBOL Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing, maintaining, and enhancing COBOL-based applications and systems, primarily in the mainframe environment.


    You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of our mainframe systems while adhering to Agile principles for efficient project management.


    Responsibilities :

    • Develop, maintain, and enhance COBOL programs and applications in a mainframe environment.
    • Write and maintain JCL (Job Control Language) for batch processing and job scheduling.
    • Design, implement, and optimize DB2 and IMS databases, including data modeling, SQL queries, and stored procedures.
    • Work with MQ (Message Queues) for interprocess communication and data exchange between mainframe and other systems.
    • Utilize SYNCSORT for data manipulation, sorting, and reporting tasks.
    • Collaborate with business analysts, QA engineers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and define technical specifications.
    • Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging activities to ensure the quality and reliability of COBOL applications.
    • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production systems, providing timely resolutions to minimize downtime.
    • Adhere to Agile practices and methodologies for project planning, execution, and delivery.
    • Document technical specifications, processes, and procedures for future reference and knowledge sharing.

    Requirements :

    • Proficiency in COBOL programming language with handson experience in developing and maintaining COBOLbased applications.
    • Strong understanding of mainframe technologies, including JCL, DB2, IMS, and MQ.
    • Experience writing and optimizing SQL queries and stored procedures for DB2 databases.
    • Familiarity with SYNCSORT for data manipulation and sorting tasks on the mainframe.
    Knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile teams.

    Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in a mainframe environment.

    • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams.
    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

    Preferred Qualifications :

    • Previous experience in financial services or banking industry, working with mainframe systems.
    • Certification in COBOL programming or mainframe technologies.
    • Familiarity with modernization efforts such as refactoring legacy COBOL code or migrating to newer platforms.
    • Knowledge of version control systems like Git for managing code changes and collaboration.
    • Experience with automated testing frameworks and continuous integration tools for mainframe environments.


    If you have a passion for mainframe technology and possess the required skills and experience, we welcome you to join our team and contribute to maintaining and modernizing our COBOL-based systems to meet the evolving needs of our organization.

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