Lead Mainframe Developer
- Synchrony Systems Inc
8 Days Ago
100000-130000 per Annum + Benefits
Yearly
Indianapolis-IN, Boston-MA, Portsmouth-NH, Plano-TX, Seattle-WA
7-44 Years
Required Skills: COBOL, JCL, IMS DB, DB2, Xpediter, Abend-AID, File Manager, ADCP, GitHub, Mainframe, Lead
Job Description
Note: This role is not open for C2C/C2H/1099 or any contract arrangements
Job Description
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
- Lead analysis, design, and development of critical mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, IMS DB, and DB2.
- Manage and mentor a team of mainframe developers, providing direction and fostering skill development.
- Define and enforce architectural standards; participate in and lead design sessions for complex solutions.
- Ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices; conduct regular code reviews.
- Design scalable technical solutions to complex business problems.
- Monitor and optimize application performance; implement tuning strategies.
- Coordinate with offshore development teams to align priorities and deliverables.
- Work closely with QA to define testing strategies and support automation initiatives.
- Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements and assess feasibility.
- Present technical designs and project status to senior management.
Roles & Responsibilities
- 12–15 years of experience in mainframe development and leadership roles.
- Strong expertise in IBM mainframes and core technologies: COBOL, JCL, IMS DB, and DB2.
- Experience with tools such as Xpediter, Abend-AID, File Manager, ADCP, and GitHub.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management experience; familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to business stakeholders.
- Hands-on development experience required; profiles limited to production-support-only will not be considered.
Generic Managerial Skills, If any
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- High ownership mindset with proactive issue resolution
- Solid understanding of software architecture and design patterns
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery models
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
- Prior enterprise or BFSI experience preferred
Benefits Overview
- 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 & Training Reimbursement.
- Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
- Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.
