Senior Mainframe Developer

Job description

We are seeking an experienced **Senior Mainframe Developer** to join a cross-functional scrum team (business capability POD) focused on modernizing and replatforming legacy mainframe-based solutions. This role requires strong mainframe expertise, with highly desirable Java skills, to collaborate closely with the Java team and drive the transformation of critical business systems. **Responsibilities** - Lead and contribute to the modernization and replatforming of legacy mainframe applications, working closely with Java developers and solution architects - Analyze, design and implement solutions to migrate business logic and data from mainframe (COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS) to modern Java-based platforms - Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle within an Agile/Scrum environment - Collaborate with business analysts, product owners and QA to ensure requirements are clearly understood and delivered - Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers within the POD - Troubleshoot, optimize and enhance existing mainframe and Java integration points - Ensure code quality, security and compliance with enterprise standards - Document technical designs, migration strategies and operational procedures **Requirements** - 6+ years of overall experience with 4+ years of hands-on experience in mainframe development (COBOL, JCL, DB2) - Expertise in CICS, VSAM and large-scale mainframe modernization or replatforming projects - Understanding of mainframe-to-Java migration patterns and integration approaches - Proficiency in Java with experience in enterprise Java application development - Background in working in Agile/Scrum teams - Excellent problem-solving, analytical and communication skills - Capability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional, geographically distributed team **Nice to have** - Familiarity with tools and frameworks for mainframe modernization (Micro Focus, IBM Z Open Editor) - Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) - Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines - Background in financial services or wealth management industry