Mainframe Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd

Louisville, KY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$120,000–$140,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Agile Modeling, Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Business Analysis, Business Operations, Business Support, Change Management, Cobol Programming Language, Code Reviews, Coding Standards, Cross-Functional, Debugging Skills, Documentation, Identify Issues, Incident Management, JCL (Job Control Language), Knowledge Transfer, Legal, Loan Funding, Mainframe Computer, Production Support, Production Systems, Quality Assurance, Release Management/Engineering, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Administration, Student Loans, System Test, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Time Management, Unit Test, Waterfall Model of Software Development
LOCATION
Louisville, KY
POSTED
30+ days ago

Must Have Technical/Functional Skill

  • Design, develop, enhance, and support mainframe applications, ensuring stability and performance of legacy systems that support critical business functions.
  • Perform application enhancements, maintenance, and defect fixes across mainframe codebases.
  • Develop, maintain, and support batch jobs and online programs, ensuring reliable execution and timely processing.
  • Work hands on with core mainframe technologies such as COBOL, JCL, and mainframe utilities.
  • Analyze existing programs and perform impact assessments for enhancements and fixes.
  • Support batch scheduling, job execution, and restart/recovery scenarios.
  • Participate in testing activities, including unit testing, system testing, and support for UAT.
  • Debug and resolve production and non production issues related to batch and online processing.
  • Ensure applications meet performance, reliability, and security standards expected in enterprise environments.
  • Maintain and update technical documentation, including program logic, job flows, and system dependencies.
  • Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Support application modernization or migration initiatives when required.
  • Follow established change management, release, and incident management processes.
  • Work effectively in an Agile or hybrid Agile Waterfall delivery model, depending on program needs.
  • Ensure high quality delivery with minimal disruption to business operations.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Develop and enhance mainframe applications using COBOL and supporting technologies.
  • Create, modify, and maintain JCL scripts for batch processing.
  • Support online and batch job execution, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
  • Perform defect analysis and fixes across development, test, and production environments.
  • Participate in testing cycles, ensuring fixes and enhancements meet functional requirements.
  • Maintain technical and operational documentation for programs and batch processes.
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams including QA, business users, and operations.
  • Support production releases and post deployment stabilization.
  • Participate in code reviews and adhere to mainframe coding standards.
  • Assist with audits, compliance activities, and documentation requests for regulated systems.
  • Provide knowledge transfer and support for junior team members when required.

Salary Range $120,000-$140,000 Per year

TCS Employee Bene fits Summary:

Discretionary Annual Incentive.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.

Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.

Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.

Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & amp; Training Reimbursement.

Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.

Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

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Tata Consultancy Services Ltd