Mainframe Developer

Capgemini • New York, NY

6d • $67,119 - $88,134

About The Position

Capgemini is seeking a Mainframe Developer to develop, enhance, and maintain mainframe applications. The role involves analyzing business requirements and translating them into technical solutions, writing and maintaining programs in COBOL, JCL, CICS, and DB2, and carrying out testing and defect resolution. The developer will support production systems, troubleshoot application issues, collaborate with business analysts, project managers, and development teams, participate in code reviews, follow coding standards, and maintain technical documentation and system specifications.

Requirements

• Strong experience in COBOL, JCL, CICS, and DB2.
• Knowledge of VSAM, IMS, and TSO/ISPF.
• Experience with Endevor, Changeman, or other version control tools.
• Understanding of mainframe batch and online processing.
• Knowledge of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and defect management tools.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to mainframe modernization projects.
• Experience with MQ Series, Easytrieve, REXX, or Syncsort.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices in mainframe environments.
• Banking, insurance, retail, or healthcare domain experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain mainframe applications.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Write and maintain COBOL, JCL, CICS, and DB2 programs.
• Perform unit testing and integration testing, and resolve defects.
• Support production systems and troubleshoot application issues.
• Work with business analysts, project managers, and other development teams.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Prepare technical documentation and maintain system specifications.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including 12–25 vacation days depending on employee grade, company-paid holidays, personal days, and sick leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada.
• Retirement savings plans, such as a 401(k) in the U.S. or RRSP in Canada.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed