As a Tech Lead should have experience in solutioning and worked in multi-vendor environment
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Technical Lead to analyze, design and solution building for enterprise-level applications on IBM Mainframe systems. The ideal candidate should possess expertise in COBOL, JCL, DB2, and CICS along with a solid understanding of batch and online processing and problem-solving skills.
Key Responsibilities
· Analyze, design, develop, document and solutioning of mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, and CICS
Perform requirement analysis, design, and code enhancements.
· Analysis of mainframe applications, conducting impact assessments, and translating technical findings into business rules.
· Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather requirements.
· Participate in migration exercises.
· Provide technical documentation and support for audits.
· Ability to quickly learn new technologies and mentor team members, while driving process improvements and initiating automation using modern tools and emerging technologies.
Required Skills
· COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, IMS DB and SQL.
· Tools: Endevor, Topaz, Control-M or scheduler exposure.
· Utilities: SORT, IDCAMS, ISPF.
· Analysis of mainframe applications, conducting impact assessments, and translating technical findings into business rules and process flow diagrams.
· Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
· Knowledge of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
Additional Skills
· REXX automation.
· Familiarity with Mainframe migration/modernization.
· Exposure API integration and microservices concepts.
· Integrating with IBM MQ or IBM DataPower.
Education
· Bachelor’s degree.
Soft Skills
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
· Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
Zensar stands out as a premier technology consulting and services company, embracing an ‘experience-led everything’ philosophy. We are creators, thinkers, and problem solvers passionate about designing digital experiences that are engineered into scale-ready products, services, and solutions to deliver superior engagement to high-growth companies. This full lifecycle capability – from experience to engineering to engagement – is what makes us unique. This integrated approach also means that we harness the power of technology, creativity, and insight to deliver impact — ensuring our work focuses not just on technology but also on the people who use it.
Part of the $4.4 billion RPG Group, Zensar is headquartered in Pune, India. Our 10,000+ employees work across 30+ locations worldwide, including Seattle, Princeton, Cape Town, London, Singapore, and Mexico City. As an organization, we are diverse and multi-dimensional and unite across geographies and skill sets to deliver products and services that are value-driven, environmentally conscious, and human-centered.
To know more, visit us at www.zensar.com.
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