Tata Consultancy Services

Mainframe Developer

Tata Consultancy Services$90K — $110K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
  • Hands-on experience with JCL, PL/I, COBOL, CICS, IMS DC/DB, IBM DB2, SQL Server, and REXX.
  • Experience in production support, problem solving, and defect fixes in enterprise environments.
  • Strong understanding of batch/online processing, datasets, and job scheduling.
  • Ability to analyze and modify legacy code with minimal disruption.
  • Familiarity with SDLC, change management, and documentation practices.
  • Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop applications using IBM mainframe technologies.
  • Maintain batch and online programs with COBOL and/or PL/I using JCL.
  • Work with CICS transaction programs and IMS components for processing.
  • Develop and troubleshoot DB2-based programs, SQL queries, and access routines.
  • Support SQL Server interfaces within the application ecosystem.
  • Utilize REXX for automation, diagnostics, and productivity enhancements.
  • Conduct root-cause analysis for incidents and support release activities.
  • Collaborate with teams across business analysts, testers, and infrastructure.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a key role within a prestigious organization.
  • Collaborative environment with teams across various functions.
  • Exposure to modern technologies and methodologies in a regulated industry.
  • Involvement in projects aimed at application stability and performance improvements.
  • Potential for continuous learning and professional development.
Full Job Description
Role Description:

We are hiring a Mainframe Developer with strong hands-on development and support experience across core IBM mainframe technologies. The ideal candidate will possess working expertise in JCL, PL/I, COBOL, CICS, IMS DC/DB, IBM DB2, SQL Server, and REXX tools, and will be comfortable working in enhancement, maintenance, incident resolution, and modernization-support scenarios.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, enhance, test, and support applica tions built on IBM mainframe technologies.
• Develop and maintain batch and online programs using COBOL and/or PL/I with JCL-based scheduling and execution logic.
• Work with CICS transaction programs and IMS DC / IMS DB components for online and database processing.
• Develop, tune, and troubleshoot DB2-based programs, SQL queries, stored logic, and data access routines.
• Support interfaces or reporting solutions involving SQL Server where required in the application ecosystem.
• Use REXX and related tooling for automation, utilities, diagnostics, and productivity improvements.
• Perform root-cause analysis for production incidents, implement bug fixes, and support release / deployment activities.
• Participate in impact analysis, code reviews, unit testing, system testing support, and documentation updates.
• Collaborate with business analysts, testers, infrastructure teams, and downstream / upstream application teams.
• Contribute to application stability, performance improvements, technical debt reduction, and modernization-readiness activities.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with JCL, PL/I, COBOL, CICS, IMS DC/DB, IBM DB2, SQL Server, and REXX.
• Experience in production support, problem determination, defect fixes, and enhancement delivery in a controlled enterprise environment.
• Good understanding of batch processing, online transaction processing, datasets, file structures, job scheduling, and environment promotion.
• Ability to read and analyze legacy code, identify dependencies, and implement safe changes with minimal business disruption.
• Working knowledge of SDLC, change management, release processes, and documentation practices.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Preferred Skills
• Exposure to insurance, banking, or other high-volume regulated enterprise environments.
• Experience with source control, DevOps / deployment tooling, mainframe utilities, and job scheduling products.
• Familiarity with modernization initiatives such as API enablement, data extraction, service integration, or code refactoring.
• Knowledge of performance tuning, data reconciliation, and interface support across distributed systems.
Core Competencies
• Attention to detail in legacy environments
• Problem-solving under production timelines
• Team collaboration and communication
• Quality and risk awareness
• Continuous improvement mindset

Thank you for your interest in TCS. Candidates that meet the qualifications for this position will be contacted within a 2-week period. We invite you to continue to apply for other opportunities that match your profile.

About Tata Consultancy Services

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an Indian multinational information technology (IT) services and consulting company, headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It is a subsidiary of Tata Group and operates in 149 locations across 46 countries. TCS is the largest Indian company by market capitalization and is ranked 11th on the Forbes Global 2000 list of the world's biggest public companies. TCS is also the second-largest IT services company in the world by revenue and the largest employer of women in India. The company provides services in areas including IT, consulting, and business solutions.
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