TL;DR

Mainframe Developer (Cobol): Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining mainframe applications, ensuring high performance and reliability with an accent on Cobol programming, analysis, and optimization. Focus on troubleshooting, code reviews, and collaborating with business analysts.

Location: Onsite in Pittsburgh, PA or Dallas, TX

Salary: $90,000–$105,000/year

Company

Synechron is a global consulting firm delivering industry-leading digital solutions, specializing in financial services and technology.

What you will do

  • Develop, test, and maintain Cobol programs and applications on mainframe systems.
  • Analyze existing Cobol applications for enhancements and optimizations.
  • Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather requirements.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to mainframe applications.
  • Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.
  • Support deployment and production activities.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience as a Mainframe Developer with a focus on Cobol.
  • Strong understanding of mainframe environments, JCL, CICS, VSAM, and DB2.
  • Experience with debugging and performance tuning.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

  • Highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Multinational organization with 60 offices in 20 countries.
  • 10 days of paid annual leave, sick leave, and national holidays.
  • Comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability.
  • Retirement savings plans and higher education certification policy.
  • Extensive training opportunities and free access to Udemy for Business.
  • Cutting-edge projects at world’s leading tier-one banks and financial institutions.