Mainframe COBOL Developer - Onsite in Pittsburgh, PA

CGI

$58K — $123K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in mainframe application development using COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, and VSAM.
  • Proficient in IBM z/OS mainframe environments and tools like TSO/ISPF.
  • Experience across the complete software development lifecycle, including testing and implementation.
  • Ability to analyze complex requirements and create effective solutions.
  • Expertise in troubleshooting production applications and improving performance.
  • Familiarity with deployment tools such as Endevor and Control-M.
  • Strong communication skills for collaboration with technology and business teams.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain COBOL applications on mainframe systems.
  • Analyze business needs and create technical specifications and design documentation.
  • Conduct coding, unit testing, and debugging of applications.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production related to mainframe applications.
  • Work with project teams to deliver quality solutions and enhancements.
  • Participate in code reviews to uphold coding standards and practices.
  • Stay updated on mainframe development technologies relevant to banking applications.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive insurance options
  • 401(k) matching contributions
  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick days
  • Paid parental leave
  • Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
  • Wellness and well-being programs
Full Job Description
Mainframe COBOL Developer - Onsite in Pittsburgh, PA

Category: Software Development/ Engineering

Main location: United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh

Position ID:J0526-2202

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Description:

This position is located at our client site five days a week in Pittsburgh, PA.

Join CGI as a Mainframe COBOL Developer supporting mission-critical application development for a leading U.S. bank.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

. Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, and VSAM.
. Analyze business requirements and translate them into clear technical specifications and system design documentation.
. Perform system analysis, coding, unit testing, debugging, implementation support, and technical documentation for mainframe applications.
. Support complex business logic and mission-critical banking applications with a focus on stability, performance, and maintainability.
. Troubleshoot, triage, and resolve production issues related to mainframe applications and batch processing.
. Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, QA teams, production support, and other technology partners to deliver high-quality solutions.
. Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards, change management practices, and development best practices.
. Support application enhancements, modernization initiatives, and integration efforts involving mainframe systems.
. Work with scheduling, version control, and deployment tools to support reliable application delivery.
. Stay current with mainframe development practices, tools, and technologies relevant to financial services applications.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

. 6+ years of experience with mainframe application development using COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, and VSAM.
. Experience working in IBM z/OS mainframe environments, including tools such as TSO/ISPF and Easytrieve.
. Experience with mainframe development, testing, debugging, and implementation across the full software development lifecycle.
. Ability to analyze complex technical and business requirements and convert them into effective application solutions.
. Experience supporting production applications, troubleshooting defects, and resolving application performance or processing issues.
. Familiarity with source control, scheduling, and deployment tools such as Endevor, CA7, Control-M, or BMC AMI DevX Code Pipeline.
. Working knowledge of relational databases such as DB2; Oracle experience is a plus.
. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across business and technology teams.
. Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver quality results in a fast-paced environment.
. Experience in financial services, banking, payments, or insurance environments is strongly preferred.
. Experience with Fiserv PEP+ ACH systems is a plus.
. API development experience, including experience with z/OS Connect, is a plus.

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $58,000.00 - $123,800.00.

CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
. Competitive compensation
. Comprehensive insurance options
. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
. Paid parental leave
. Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
. Wellness and Well-being programs

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Skills:
  • CICS
  • COBOL
  • DB2 Universal DataBase
  • JCL
  • Mainframe
  • VSAM
  • Banking
  • Oracle
  • z/OS


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