Infosys Public Services is seeking a Mainframe Developer to join our team.

Position Description (scope of work or brief narrative):
The client is seeking a Mainframe resource with excellent Mainframe COBOL, JCL, DB2, SQL, VSAM, CICS, and FTP skillsets. They will initially begin supporting the RL SIT, CAT, and Production Mainframe environments getting direction from the client Software Architect and/or client Business Owner(s) along with potentially getting involved with other Mainframe applications that are scheduled to have their processes moved off the Mainframe. .

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze existing Mainframe COBOL, JCL, DB2, SQL, VSAM, CICS, and FTP application objects documenting current processes ensuring the information is accurate and can be easily understood by the business owner so they can make decisions on modernizing that application's processes.
• Refresh the Mainframe SIT and CAT application environments with Production data when requested.
• Execute the Mainframe SIT and CAT batch processing cycles when requested.
• Resolve any Mainframe SIT and CAT batch processing errors that occur.
• Apply business-requested requirements to the Mainframe application COBOL, JCL, DB2, SQL, VSAM, CICS, and FTP objects when requested.
• Resolve all defects deemed critical for production before implementation.
• Will ensure the Technology Solutions Life Cycle (TSLC) process is being followed by having the client Software Architect along with the client Business Owner(s) review and approve the SIT and CAT results before migrating into the Production environment.
• Strong implementation background and ability to solve complex business requirements.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum processes and management tools (preferably VersionOne) and IT Service Management Systems (preferably ServiceNow).
• Update configuration diagrams and other documentation.
• Utilize an iterative development methodology and attend Agile ceremonies for all work done under this contract. The methodology must allow users to examine the validity and accuracy of the business requirements and to respond to the usability and performance of any new deployments or installs.
• Show a high level of competence in the client operating environment.
• Acquires a thorough knowledge of the assigned systems and understands the client business processes that support it.
• Provides on-call and after-hours support as required to support the production systems.
• As directed by the Software Architect, effectively and proactively work with customers/end users of the application(s) to ensure needs are being met/managed in a positive manner

Required years of experience, training, technical skills, and other requirements for job performance:

• Minimum of 4 years experience in design, development, maintenance, production support, coding, testing, documentation, quality assurance, and implementation on an IBM Mainframe platform using COBOL, JCL, DB2, SQL, VSAM, CICS, and FTP.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum processes and management tools (preferably VersionOne) and IT Service Management Systems (preferably ServiceNow).
• Strong SDLC Software Development Life Cycle background (Planning, Analysis, Design, Development, Testing, implementation, Deployment, and Maintenance)

Educational Requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a foreign equivalent is required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive, relevant work experience instead of every year of education.

The job entails sitting and working at a computer for extended periods. Should be able to communicate by telephone, email, or face-to-face. Travel may be required as per the job requirements.