Mainframe Developer

Capgemini • New York, NY

3d • $61,087 - $104,364 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Mainframe Developer with experience in MText (MetaText) to design, develop, and maintain document generation solutions on mainframe systems. The role involves working with COBOL, JCL, DB2, and MText for batch and online processing.

Requirements

• Strong experience in MText / MetaText document composition tool
• Hands-on with: COBOL, JCL, DB2
• CICS (optional but preferred)
• Good understanding of: Mainframe file structures (VSAM, flat files)
• Batch processing and scheduling tools (e.g., Control-M)
• Debugging and problem-solving skills on mainframe
• Typically 3 to 8 years in Mainframe development
• At least 1 to 2 years hands-on MText experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT or related field
• Strong analytical thinking
• Attention to detail (especially in document formatting)
• Communication & collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with document composition tools (e.g., SmartCOMM, Exstream, etc.)
• Knowledge of banking/insurance domain
• Exposure to Agile methodologies

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain MText (MetaText) templates for document generation (letters, statements, notices).
• Work on mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, CICS, and DB2.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into MText layouts and logic.
• Debug and resolve production issues related to document formatting and generation.
• Perform unit testing and support system integration testing (SIT) and UAT.
• Optimize batch processing jobs for efficiency.
• Collaborate with business analysts and QA teams.

Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., 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
• Career Level: Mid Level