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Technical Lead - Mainframe Application Developer

Kyndryl designs, builds, manages and modernizes mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day.
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Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Technical Lead - Mainframe Application Developer

Join Kyndryl as Technical Lead - Mainframe Application Developer and become a catalyst for innovation and transformation. This role involves leading mainframe application development and test support teams while working with cutting-edge technology systems. You'll be responsible for driving change and enabling customers to harness technology for their business objectives.

The position requires expertise in mainframe technologies, including COBOL programming in IBM z/OS environments, JCL, DB2/SQL, CICS, and various other mainframe tools. You'll conduct needs assessments, gather requirements, and translate them into functional specifications. The role involves both technical leadership and hands-on development work.

Key responsibilities include managing test batch efforts, coordinating with development teams, providing first-level testing support, and participating in release management. You'll work in a shift-based schedule (8 hours between 9am-9pm IST) with 24x6 on-call support rotation.

As part of the Kyndryl Consultant Profession, you'll collaborate with Architects, Project Managers, and Technical Subject Matter Experts. The company offers extensive learning opportunities, including access to certifications from Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Skillsoft.

The ideal candidate should have 10-14 years of mainframe programming experience, with at least 2 years in technical leadership. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential. This role offers the opportunity to work with Fortune 100 clients and access to state-of-the-art resources while contributing to mission-critical systems that power global businesses.

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Responsibilities For Technical Lead - Mainframe Application Developer

  • Prepare, run, and monitor test batch efforts in support of application teams
  • Extract and load test data
  • Participate in release management tasks
  • Monitor test batch processes
  • Provide first level testing support
  • Coordinate test defect resolution with development teams
  • Provide leadership for the test support team
  • 24x6 on-call support rotation

Requirements For Technical Lead - Mainframe Application Developer

Java
  • 10 to 14 Years of experience in Mainframe Programming
  • 2+ Years of experience in Technical Leadership
  • Proficiency in COBOL programming in an IBM z/OS mainframe environment
  • Experience in JCL, COBOL, DB2/SQL, EASYTRIEVE, CICS, MQ
  • Knowledge of mainframe technologies including CICS, MQ, VSAM, and DB2
  • Test Support experience including batch and online support
  • Familiarity using mainframe tools including TSO, ISPF, SDSF
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Benefits For Technical Lead - Mainframe Application Developer

Education Budget
  • Learning Programs
  • Volunteering Platform

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