Mainframe - COBOL DB2 - Technical Lead Job at Sopra Steria (Chennai)

COBOL Developer

The Analyst is an intermediate level position responsible for participation in t...

Location

United Kingdom , Belfast

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven strong mainframe experience with COBOL/JCL/CICS/VSAM/DB2/mainframe utilities
Strong Architecture, design and development skills in Mainframe
Experience of managing large size team
Financial services domain experience
Experience of managing large size projects
Able to work as part of a virtual team in a culturally diverse background
Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Job Responsibility

Strong design and development skills in the above-mentioned technical stack
Excellent communication, analytical skills and problem-solving experience for implementation, debugging and testing
Work proactively & independently to address project requirements, and articulate issues/challenges with enough lead time to address project delivery risks
Conduct tasks related to feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, risk technology, applications development, model development
Monitor and control all phases of development process and analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation
Provide user and operational support on applications to business users
Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge of applications development to analyze complex problems/issues
Recommend and develop security measures in post implementation analysis of business usage
Consult with users/clients and other technology groups on issues, recommend advanced programming solutions
Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes

What we offer

27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
Discretional annual performance related bonus
Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Pension Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
Access to an array of learning and development resources
Hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week)

Fulltime

Mainframe Developer

The Applications Development Intermediate Programmer Analyst is an intermediate ...

Location

India , Chennai

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7+ years of strong mainframe experience with COBOL/JCL/CICS/VSAM/ DB2
Strong design and development skills in the above mentioned technical stack
Financial services domain experience
Excellent communication, analytical skills and problem-solving experience for implementation, debugging and testing
Work proactively & independently to address project requirements, and articulate issues/challenges with enough lead time to address project delivery risks
Able to work as part of a virtual team in a culturally diverse background
Good time management skills

Job Responsibility

Participation in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team
Contribute to applications systems analysis and programming activities

Fulltime

Mainframe Developer

The Applications Development Intermediate Programmer Analyst is an intermediate ...

Location

India , Chennai

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7+ years of relevant experience in the Financial Service industry
Intermediate level experience in Applications Development role
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements
7+ years of strong mainframe experience with COBOL/JCL/CICS/VSAM/DB2
Strong design and development skills in the above mentioned technical stack
Financial services domain experience
Excellent communication, analytical skills and problem-solving experience for implementation, debugging and testing
Work proactively & independently to address project requirements, and articulate issues/challenges with enough lead time to address project delivery risks

Job Responsibility

Utilize knowledge of applications development procedures and concepts, and basic knowledge of other technical areas to identify and define necessary system enhancements, including using script tools and analyzing/interpreting code
Consult with users, clients, and other technology groups on issues, and recommend programming solutions, install, and support customer exposure systems
Apply fundamental knowledge of programming languages for design specifications
Analyze applications to identify vulnerabilities and security issues, as well as conduct testing and debugging
Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts
Identify problems, analyze information, and make evaluative judgements to recommend and implement solutions
Resolve issues by identifying and selecting solutions through the applications of acquired technical experience and guided by precedents
Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision
Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy
Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members

Fulltime

Mainframe Architect Senior Technical Lead

Position: Mainframe Architect Senior Technical Lead. Experience:8-10 Years. The ...

Location

India , Noida/Chennai

Salary:

Not provided

Sopra Steria

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong expertise in Mainframe technologies: COBOL (Batch), JCL
In-depth knowledge of DB2, including SQL development and performance tuning
Proven experience in Application Maintenance & Development (ADM / AMS)
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex production issues
Experience working with ITSM processes (incident, problem, change management)
Ability to lead technical teams in onshore–offshore delivery models
Excellent communication skills in a client-facing environment
Bachelor in Engineering/ Computer Science
Experience in Agile/Scrum environments
Primary Skills: Mainframe, DB2, COBOL, JCL

Job Responsibility

Provide end-to-end technical leadership for business-critical Mainframe applications
Lead design, development, enhancement, and support of applications using COBOL, DB2, and JCL
Act as the technical point of contact for client stakeholders and delivery teams
Analyze and resolve complex production issues, ensuring high system availability and stability
Perform root cause analysis and drive permanent corrective and preventive actions
Review and approve technical designs, code, and implementation approaches
Ensure adherence to coding standards, performance benchmarks, and security guidelines
Oversee batch processing, job scheduling, restart/recovery, and performance optimization
Support release planning, deployments, and post-release validations
Mentor team members and ensure technical knowledge continuity

Senior Developer

Join us as a Senior Developer at Barclays, where you will spearhead the evolutio...

Location

India , Pune

Salary:

Not provided

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Understand the various phases of the software development lifecycle
Undertake impact assessment and estimation of change requests against applications / products within domain
Liaise with stakeholders for any requirement clarification to take that to closure
Responsible for design, development and local test, and adherence to all coding standards
Document all work in accordance with agreed standards, and with re-use in mind
Report progress against assigned activities in a timely manner
Co-ordinate and communicate with colleagues to encourage ideas and build on the suggestions of others
Be supportive within the team, both technically and culturally, to help achieve all targets set within sprint plans
Identify own development needs and seek opportunities to address these needs through guidance, coaching and formal training
Collaborate with other component design and build teams, ensuring that end-to-end system design is followed

Job Responsibility

Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance
Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives
Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing
Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization’s technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth
Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions
Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability
To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement
Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources

What we offer

Competitive holiday allowance
Life assurance
Private medical care
Pension contribution

Fulltime

New

Lead Software Engineer

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer. This position is for Hogan team...

Location

India , Hyderabad

Salary:

Not provided

Wells Fargo

Expiration Date

February 12, 2026

Requirements

5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Technology oriented B.E/B Tech Degree or equivalent advanced degree
5+ years of experience in HOGAN, preferably in CIS
Understand the various functionalities of the CIS to ascertain the deviation in the current process
Develop and maintain Hogan programs to specifications. Includes development of COBOL, JCL, IMS, CICS and DB2 program on HOGAN platform is Must. Perform unit testing and ensure functionality meets the business requirements.
5+ years of relevant experience in programming using COBOL, JCL, CICS, IMS, DB2 & VSAM.
Good working experience on mainframe utilities like sort, REXX, fileaid, endeavor easytrieve..etc
Good working experience on debugging tools like Xpediter, abend aid..etc
Good experience in leading small to medium project by providing technical leadership.
Experience of working Scrum Agile teams.

Job Responsibility

Lead complex technology initiatives including those that are companywide with broad impact
Act as a key participant in developing standards and companywide best practices for engineering complex and large scale technology solutions for technology engineering disciplines
Design, code, test, debug, and document for projects and programs
Review and analyze complex, large-scale technology solutions for tactical and strategic business objectives, enterprise technological environment, and technical challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors, including intangibles or unprecedented technical factors
Make decisions in developing standard and companywide best practices for engineering and technology solutions requiring understanding of industry best practices and new technologies, influencing and leading technology team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
Collaborate and consult with key technical experts, senior technology team, and external industry groups to resolve complex technical issues and achieve goals
Lead projects, teams, or serve as a peer mentor
Analytic and excellent organizational skills
Excellent communication skills
Proactive and can work independently

Fulltime

Mainframe and Unikix Lead Consultant

The Mainframe and Unikix Lead Consultant role involves migrating legacy mainfram...

Location

United States , Dallas

Salary:

135000.00 - 240000.00 USD / Year ▼

NTT DATA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

6+ years in Mainframe migration/rehosting experience
Good understanding of legacy and current technologies
ability to identify code patterns and understand coding strategies
ability to propose, design and implement technical solutions
ability to create, automate and execute test cases and scripts
Proven experience with the following practices: Works well with clients, their stakeholders and end users
Experience in requirements solicitation
Able to differentiate between needs & wants
Experience in translating business requirements into technical requirements
Ability to work well within the team

Job Responsibility

Solutions and executes migration of Mainframe applications into NTT DATA’s UniKix environment
Uses knowledge of Mainframe technologies like COBOL, JCL, CICS, VSAM, Assembler, DB2, IMS, files, etc to migrate off the Mainframe
Uses knowledge of Unikix or Microfocus software to implement the solution
Uses Linux scripting to implement migration glues
Implements DevOps solutions on the rehosted system

What we offer

medical, dental, and vision insurance
flexible spending or health savings account
life and AD&D insurance
short- and long-term disability coverage
paid time off
employee assistance
participation in a 401k program with company match
additional voluntary or legally required benefits

Fulltime

Applications Development Intermediate Programmer Analyst

The Applications Development Intermediate Programmer Analyst is an intermediate ...

Location

India , Pune

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7+ years of relevant experience in the Financial Service industry
Intermediate level experience in Applications Development role
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements
7+ Strong mainframe experience with COBOL/JCL/CICS/VSAM/ DB2
Strong design and development skills in the above mentioned technical stack
Financial services domain experience
Excellent communication, analytical skills and problem-solving experience for implementation, debugging and testing
Work proactively & independently to address project requirements, and articulate issues/challenges with enough lead time to address project delivery risks.

Job Responsibility

Utilize knowledge of applications development procedures and concepts, and basic knowledge of other technical areas to identify and define necessary system enhancements, including using script tools and analyzing/interpreting code
Consult with users, clients, and other technology groups on issues, and recommend programming solutions, install, and support customer exposure systems
Apply fundamental knowledge of programming languages for design specifications.
Analyze applications to identify vulnerabilities and security issues, as well as conduct testing and debugging
Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts
Identify problems, analyze information, and make evaluative judgements to recommend and implement solutions
Resolve issues by identifying and selecting solutions through the applications of acquired technical experience and guided by precedents
Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.

Fulltime

Mainframe - COBOL DB2 - Technical Lead

Sopra Steria

Location:
India , Chennai

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Posted:
February 06, 2026

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