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

Mainframe Tech Lead Analyst

The Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst is a senior level position ...

Location

India , Chennai

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of IT experience
Expertise in Mainframe environment covering COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL, VSAM, zAPI
Experience with Agile development methodologies
Integration & Security - WebSphere MQ (Messaging and inter-system communication), CICS MRO (Multi-region operation – CICS to CICS communication)
APIs (JSON/REST/SOAP integrations with mainframes via z/OS connect)
Working experience in a multi tech stack environment with Java front end and mainframe on the backend
Good communicator and capable of handling stakeholders in other regions
Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Job Responsibility

Conduct tasks related to feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, risk technology, applications development, model development, and establish and implement new or revised applications systems and programs to meet specific business needs or user areas
Hands-on coding, design, testing support, debugging to ensure high-quality software delivery and deployment of Mainframe applications
Analyze user requirements and translate them into technical specifications
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze data requirements
Optimize mainframe programs for performance and efficiency
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers
Participate in code reviews and conduct quality assurance activities
Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members
Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge of applications development to analyze complex problems/issues, provide evaluation of business process, system process, and industry standards, and make evaluative judgement
Providing regular status updates to the manager and work with minimal supervision

Fulltime

Application Development Technical Lead Analyst - Vice President

The Applications Development Senior Manager is a Team lead level position respon...

Location

India , Chennai

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of IT experience
Expertise in Mainframe environment covering COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL, VSAM, zAPI
Experience with Agile development methodologies
Integration & Security - WebSphere MQ (Messaging and inter-system communication), CICS MRO (Multi-region operation – CICS to CICS communication)
APIs (JSON/REST/SOAP integrations with mainframes via z/OS connect)
Working experience in a multi tech stack environment with Java front end and mainframe on the backend
Good communicator and capable of handling stakeholders in other regions
Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Job Responsibility

Conduct tasks related to feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, risk technology, applications development, model development, and establish and implement new or revised applications systems and programs to meet specific business needs or user areas
Hands-on coding, design, testing support, debugging to ensure high-quality software delivery and deployment of Mainframe applications
Analyze user requirements and translate them into technical specifications
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze data requirements
Optimize mainframe programs for performance and efficiency
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers
Participate in code reviews and conduct quality assurance activities
Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members
Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge of applications development to analyze complex problems/issues, provide evaluation of business process, system process, and industry standards, and make evaluative judgement
Providing regular status updates to the manager and work with minimal supervision

Fulltime

Systems Integration Specialist

The Systems Integration Specialist role at NTT DATA involves providing critical ...

Location

India , Bangalore

Salary:

Not provided

NTT DATA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Must possess hands-on experience working in an applications production support/application development environment
Possess detailed knowledge of multiple systems and an in-depth understanding of their functionality to troubleshoot and resolve applications tickets
Expertise in COBOL and JCL
Experience with IBM WebSphere MQ
Experience with DB2
Good communication skills
Ability to work in shifts and provide on-call support
Ability to lead a team and clarify technical queries on Mainframe technologies

Job Responsibility

Provide 2nd and 3rd level support for critical and non-critical automotive production applications
Maintain, control, and support applications on production lines
Perform technical support and maintenance activities
Work with client's processes (incident, problem, change management)
Communicate and work closely with users and the client
Participate in daily team meetings and occasional client meetings
Perform problem analysis and documentation
Perform root cause analysis
Perform source code analysis
Create bug fixes, releases, and upgrades for applications

Fulltime

Mainframe - COBOL DB2 - Technical Lead

Sopra Steria

Location:
India , Chennai

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Posted:
February 06, 2026

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