Senior Mainframe Developer at Cognizant - Thailand
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jan, 26

Salary

117000.0

Posted On

17 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Mainframe Development, COBOL, VSAM, DB2, CICS, JCL, zOS, API Development, User Acceptance Testing, Production Support, Analytical Skills, Problem-solving Skills, Agile, DevOps, Communication Skills, Stakeholder Management, Mentoring

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description
About the role As a Senior Mainframe Developer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and implementing robust mainframe solutions that support critical business operations. You will be a valued member of the Technology & Engineering team and work collaboratively with offshore developers, business analysts, and project stakeholders. In this role, you will: Analyze and review requirements related to Mainframe and zOS systems. Develop and maintain applications using COBOL, VSAM, DB2, CICS, and JCL. Design and implement new API-based zOS applications. Lead and mentor offshore development teams to ensure quality and timely delivery. Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and support production deployment activities. Work model: We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations. What you need to have to be considered: Proven experience in Mainframe development with strong expertise in COBOL, VSAM, DB2, CICS, and JCL. Hands-on experience with zOS and API development. Ability to lead and coordinate offshore development teams. Experience in conducting UAT and supporting production implementations. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. These will help you stand out: Experience working in Agile or hybrid development environments. Familiarity with DevOps practices in mainframe environments. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Prior experience in financial services or large enterprise systems. Ability to mentor junior developers and foster team collaboration. Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off 401(k) plan and contributions Long-term/Short-term Disability Paid Parental Leave Employee Stock Purchase Plan Salary and Other Compensation: Applications will be accepted until November 17th, 2025 The annual salary for this position is between $100,000 - $117,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans. We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role. We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

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Responsibilities
As a Senior Mainframe Developer, you will design, develop, and implement mainframe solutions that support critical business operations. You will collaborate with offshore developers, business analysts, and project stakeholders to ensure quality and timely delivery.
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