COBOL Senior Software Engineer at Sopra Steria

Chennai, tamil nadu, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cobol, Cics, Jcl, Vsam, Mainframe, Jira, Application maintenance, Production support, Debugging, Problem-solving, Batch processing, Online processing, Itil, Service management

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Description

Company Description About Sopra Steria Sopra Steria, a major Tech player in Europe with 50,000 employees in nearly 30 countries, is recognised for its consulting, digital services and solutions. It helps its clients drive their digital transformation and obtain tangible and sustainable benefits. The Group provides end-to-end solutions to make large companies and organisations more competitive by combining in-depth knowledge of a wide range of business sectors and innovative technologies with a collaborative approach. Sopra Steria places people at the heart of everything it does and is committed to putting digital to work for its clients in order to build a positive future for all. In 2024, the Group generated revenues of €5.8 billion. The world is how we shape it. Job Description Experience: 2 years to 4 years Location: Chennai Mode of work: Hybrid (3 days to office every week) Shift Timing: UK Shift Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Mainframe Developer with strong expertise in COBOL, CICS, JCL, and VSAM. The ideal candidate will be responsible for application maintenance, support, and enhancements while ensuring system stability and performance. Experience with service management tools such as Jira is essential. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and support mainframe applications using COBOL, CICS, JCL, and VSAM Perform application maintenance, bug fixes, and production support activities Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions Monitor and resolve incidents, service requests, and problem tickets using Jira Ensure timely resolution of production issues and minimize system downtime Work closely with cross-functional teams for system enhancements and deployments Perform code reviews, testing, and documentation Participate in release management and change management processes Required Skills Strong hands-on experience in COBOL, CICS, JCL, and VSAM Experience with service management and ticketing tools like Jira Solid understanding of mainframe application architecture Experience in application maintenance and production support Good knowledge of debugging and problem-solving techniques Preferred Qualifications Experience in banking, financial services, or insurance domains Familiarity with batch and online processing systems Knowledge of ITIL processes or service management frameworks Qualifications BE / B.Tech / M.E / M.Tech / MCA Additional Information At our organization, we are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences. All of our positions are open to people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

The candidate will develop, maintain, and support mainframe applications using COBOL, CICS, JCL, and VSAM. They are also responsible for monitoring and resolving production incidents and service requests using Jira.