Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
Must Have
• Strong hands-on experience in COBOL (preferably Enterprise COBOL / VS COBOL II)
• Strong hands-on experience in JCL
• Working knowledge of Hogan core banking systems and their integration with COBOL/JCL mainframe applications
• Mainframe environment expertise: z/OS, TSO/ISPF
• File handling knowledge: VSAM, sequential files, SORT utilities (e.g., Syncsort/DFSORT)
• Solid debugging and incident resolution skills for batch processing and abends
• Good understanding of SDLC (Waterfall/Agile) and production support processes
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
• DB2 (SQL, SPUFI/QMF, stored procedures exposure is a plus)
• Online processing exposure: CICS (preferred), IMS (plus)
• Tools: File-Aid, Abend-AID, Expeditor/IBM Debugger
• Version/Change management: Endevor, Changeman, PANVALET
• Scheduling: Control-M or CA7
• Mainframe modernization exposure (e.g., Micro Focus, migration, refactoring) is a plus
• Banking domain experience (cards, loans, payments, deposits) preferred
Roles & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and solution designs.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain COBOL programs (batch and/or online).
• Create and modify JCL jobs, procedures, and utilities to support batch processing.
• Support, troubleshoot, and enhance mainframe applications and interfaces involving Hogan systems.
• Perform unit testing, support system/integration testing, and participate in implementation activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve batch failures/job abends, performance issues, and production incidents within SLAs.
• Work with datasets and file processing involving VSAM and sequential files.
• Interact with DBAs/Support teams for DB2 (or other databases) access, SQL tuning, and issue resolution.
• Utilize scheduling and monitoring tools such as Control-M/CA7 (as applicable).
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, documentation practices, and change management processes (Endevor/Changeman/Git).
• Provide regular status updates and contribute to operational readiness and continuous improvements.
Generic Managerial Skills, If any
• Strong hands-on experience in COBOL (preferably Enterprise COBOL / VS COBOL II)
• Strong hands-on experience in JCL
• Working knowledge of Hogan core banking systems and their integration with COBOL/JCL mainframe applications
• Mainframe environment expertise: z/OS, TSO/ISPF
• File handling knowledge: VSAM, sequential files, SORT utilities (e.g., Syncsort/DFSORT)
• Solid debugging and incident resolution skills for batch processing and abends
• Good understanding of SDLC (Waterfall/Agile) and production support processes
TCS Employee Benefits Summary:
Discretionary Annual Incentive.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
Family Support: Maternal & Par ental Leaves.
Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.
Salary Range: $140,000 - $180,000 a year
