Mainframe Developer

TATA Consultancy Services Ltd

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Type: Full-Time Arrangement: On-Site
4 - 10 Yrs800000 - 1600000(Annually)

Posted: 4 Aug 2026

Job Description

Mainframe Developer
Locations: Chennai & Hyderabad
Experience: 4.5 - 10 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time

Required Skills:
Mainframe Technologies: COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2, TSO/ISPF
Strong expertise in COBOL-DB2 Programming and DB2 Queries
Experience in application development, coding, testing, and production support
Hands-on experience with Mainframe tools: Endevor/Changeman, Expeditor, OPC, SDSF, SORT, File-Aid, FTP

Role Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain Mainframe applications in high-volume environments
Perform coding, unit testing, integration testing, and defect management
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues effectively
Collaborate with clients, SMEs, and stakeholders throughout the SDLC lifecycle
Follow standardized frameworks, processes, and deployment procedures
Provide production support and ensure seamless application performance

Good-to-Have Skills:
CICS, MVS, TAPE, DASD
DevOps pipeline integration and automation frameworks
Agile & Scrum methodology experience
Banking domain knowledge, especially Branch Banking, Retail Banking, or Self-Service Banking.

Required Qualifications

  • COBOL expertise
  • JCL expertise
  • VSAM expertise
  • DB2 expertise
  • TSO/ISPF proficiency
  • COBOL-DB2 programming
  • DB2 query optimization
  • Mainframe tool proficiency (Endevor, Changeman, Expeditor, OPC, SDSF, SORT, File-Aid, FTP)
  • 4.5+ years of mainframe development experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • CICS
  • MVS
  • TAPE & DASD management
  • DevOps pipeline integration
  • Agile & Scrum methodology
  • Banking domain knowledge (Branch, Retail, or Self-Service Banking)

Skills Required

COBOLJCLVSAMDB2TSO/ISPFEndevorChangemanExpeditorOPCSDSFSORTFile-AidFTPCICSMVSDevOpsAgileScrumBanking Domain Knowledge