Mainframe Developer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Mainframe Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the full software development lifecycle of mainframe applications, from requirements gathering to deployment. This role involves providing technical solutions, ensuring code quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions that align with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end software development lifecycle for mainframe applications.

• Provide technical solutions and perform code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards.

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to mainframe systems.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

• Stay updated with industry trends and recommend innovative improvements.

• Identify opportunities to enhance development processes and team productivity.

• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.

• Work closely with business analysts, QA teams, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

• Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle.

• Mentor and support junior team members.

• Optimize mainframe systems for performance and efficiency.

• Support testing efforts and resolve defects in a timely manner.

• Participate in release management and deployment activities.

• Understand business processes and how mainframe applications support them.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in mainframe development (e.g., COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS).

• Strong understanding of software development methodologies and best practices.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Experience with performance tuning and optimization of mainframe applications.

• Familiarity with version control and CI/CD tools.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.

• Knowledge of modernizing legacy systems.

• Exposure to cloud integration with mainframe systems.

Life at Capgemini

Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career.

For eligible employees, we offer:

• Flexible work

• Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs

• Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Paid parental leave

• Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation

• Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring

• Mentoring, coaching and learning programs

• Employee Resource Groups

• Disaster Relief

Disclaimer

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory, or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship.

For more information on your rights as an applicant, please refer to the relevant Equal Employment Opportunity notice. Applicants for employment in the US must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the US by Capgemini.