Senior Cobol Developer (Jopaz Performance)
- Software Ag
- 4 - 8 years
- Chennai
- 14 hours ago
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Job Description
Software AG helps companies to manage and optimize their operations, infrastructure and technology with products that simplify complexity, increase transparency and prepare organizations for change. Trusted by the world s best brands for more than 50 years, Software AG s AI-enabled process intelligence, application development, high-performance database, and strategic portfolio management solutions are used by banks, retailers, manufacturers, governments and more. Software AG s Adabas database & Natural development platform are used by the world s leading organizations to build and deploy high-performance, mission-critical applications for IBM Z , Linux and cloud. Governments and businesses (in finance, manufacturing, retail and more) tailor these applications to give their organization a distinct competitive advantage and optimize them to meet the most demanding operational service level agreements. With a pledge to innovate Adabas & Natural to 2050 and beyond, we ensure our customer s mission-critical Adabas & Natural applications are Future ready. Now. Senior COBOL Developer - IBM z/OS Mainframe (Performance Focus) Be you, join us. We are seeking a Senior COBOL Developer with strong expertise in developing and maintaining mission-critical, enterprise-grade applications on IBM z/OS Mainframe systems. The successful candidate will have deep experience working with VSAM and Db2 databases, as well as a proven track record in performance optimization within high-volume environments. Essential Skills- Design, develop, and maintain mission-critical, enterprise-grade COBOL applications that interact with VSAM datasets and Db2 databases.
- Analyze and improve performance of complex mainframe programs, with a focus on efficient data access and throughput.
- Create and optimize SQL queries and access paths for Db2 to support high-performance transaction and batch processing.
- Maintain and manage VSAM clusters and ensure efficient data retrieval and storage operations.
- Collaborate with system architects, business analysts, and QA teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and maintainable solutions.
- Support and troubleshoot production issues related to data access, performance, and batch execution.
- Document technical designs, workflows, and system configurations.
- 7+ years of experience developing COBOL applications on IBM z/OS Mainframe.
- Strong expertise with VSAM (KSDS, ESDS, RRDS) and Db2 (SQL, DCLGEN, BIND/REBIND).
- Proficient in JCL, utilities (IDCAMS, IEBGENER, SORT, etc.), and integration with batch processes.
- Experience in performance tuning of COBOL applications, especially regarding I/O efficiency, Db2 access paths, and indexing strategies.
- Familiarity with tools such as File-AID, IBM Debug Tool/Expeditor, Endevor, and SPUFI/DSNTEP2.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Earn competitive total compensation and receive comprehensive country-specific medical and other benefits.
- Enjoy time and location flexibility with our Hybrid Working Model, which allows a remote workshare of up to 60%. Work anywhere in your country or abroad for up to 10 days per year.
- Set yourself up for success in your new role by upgrading your home office space using your one-time hybrid work payment.
- Lean on the Employee Assistance Program for support during some of life s most common but difficult challenges.
Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & ConsultingFunctional Area / Department: Engineering - Software & QARole Category: DBA / Data warehousingRole: Database AdministratorEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: Software AgLocation(s): Chennai+ View Contact
Keyskills: VSAM Performance tuning JCL Linux Db2 Analytical Cobol Application development Portfolio management SQL
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