Host Developer (IBM Mainframe) – Remote, India | 6 months contract with possible extension


We are seeking an experienced Host Developer to join our team remotely from anywhere in India. This role is ideal for a skilled IBM Mainframe professional who thrives in enterprise environments, enjoys working across technical and business teams, and has a passion for delivering reliable, high-quality solutions.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance IBM Mainframe applications and batch processes.
  • Analyze, understand, and safely modify existing legacy codebases.
  • Perform impact assessments across interconnected systems and applications.
  • Design, develop, test, and support solutions using COBOL, JCL, DB2, and CICS.
  • Manage file processing, sorting, and large-volume data handling using DFSORT/Syncsort.
  • Support secure file transfer processes using SFTP.
  • Collaborate with development, testing, operations, and business teams to deliver successful outcomes.
  • Contribute to service transition activities, release management, change management, and operational support.
  • Produce clear technical documentation and implementation guides.
  • Act as an integrator and coordinator across multiple teams when required to ensure successful delivery.
  • Support incident resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous service improvement initiatives.


Required Skills & Experience

  • Strong hands-on experience in IBM Mainframe Development .
  • Excellent knowledge of:
  • COBOL
  • JCL
  • DB2
  • CICS
  • Experience with DFSORT/Syncsort , file handling, sorting, and high-volume batch processing.
  • Good understanding of SFTP and secure data transfer mechanisms.
  • Experience working within structured delivery environments with formal testing and release processes.
  • Knowledge of service transition, batch scheduling, and operational support models.
  • Ability to perform impact analysis across complex, interconnected systems.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience working with legacy applications and implementing well-documented enhancements.
  • Understanding of secure coding practices, resilience, and operational risk management.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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