Forward Eye Technologies
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Indore | India
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Role : COBOL EngineerJob Description :We are seeking a skilled COBOL Engineer with expertise in mainframe technologies such as JCL (Job Control Language), COBOL programming, DB2, IMS, stored procedures, MQ (Message Queues), SYNCSORT, and familiarity with Agile methodologies. As a COBOL Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing, maintaining, and enhancing COBOL-based applications and systems, primarily in the mainframe environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of our mainframe systems while adhering to Agile principles for efficient project management.Responsibilities :- Develop, maintain, and enhance COBOL programs and applications in a mainframe environment.- Write and maintain JCL (Job Control Language) for batch processing and job scheduling.- Design, implement, and optimize DB2 and IMS databases, including data modeling, SQL queries, and stored procedures.- Work with MQ (Message Queues) for inter-process communication and data exchange between mainframe and other systems.- Utilize SYNCSORT for data manipulation, sorting, and reporting tasks.- Collaborate with business analysts, QA engineers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and define technical specifications.- Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging activities to ensure the quality and reliability of COBOL applications.- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production systems, providing timely resolutions to minimize downtime.- Adhere to Agile practices and methodologies for project planning, execution, and delivery.- Document technical specifications, processes, and procedures for future reference and knowledge sharing.Requirements :- Proficiency in COBOL programming language with hands-on experience in developing and maintaining COBOL-based applications.- Strong understanding of mainframe technologies, including JCL, DB2, IMS, and MQ.- Experience writing and optimizing SQL queries and stored procedures for DB2 databases.- Familiarity with SYNCSORT for data manipulation and sorting tasks on the mainframe.- Knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile teams.- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in a mainframe environment.- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).Preferred Qualifications :- Previous experience in financial services or banking industry, working with mainframe systems.- Certification in COBOL programming or mainframe technologies.- Familiarity with modernization efforts such as refactoring legacy COBOL code or migrating to newer platforms.- Knowledge of version control systems like Git for managing code changes and collaboration.- Experience with automated testing frameworks and continuous integration tools for mainframe environments.If you have a passion for mainframe technology and possess the required skills and experience, we welcome you to join our team and contribute to maintaining and modernizing our COBOL-based systems to meet the evolving needs of our organization. (ref:hirist.tech)
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