Job Description: Job Description
Job Title: Mainframe Developer with Cobol / Hogan EXP.
Duration: Fulltime Permanent
Location: McLean, Virginia 22102 (Onsite From Day 1)
Job Description:
Mainframe Developer -COBOL/JCL/Hogan
COBOL, JCL, Hogan, Hogan Systems, Hogan Core Banking, z/OS, TSO/ISPF, VSAM, DB2, CICS, Control-M, CA7, Endevor, Changeman.
Strong hands-on experience inCOBOL(preferably Enterprise COBOL / VS COBOL II)
Strong hands-on experience inJCL
Working knowledge ofHogancore banking systems and their integration withCOBOL /JCLmainframe applications
Mainframe environment expertise:z/OS, TSO/ISPF
File handling knowledge: VSAM, sequential files, SORT utilities (e.g., Syncsort/DFSORT ).Must Have Technical/Functional SkillsStrong 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.