Senior Mainframe Developer
We are looking for a Senior Mainframe Developer to support a large Wealth Management firm operating within a broker-dealer model. The position centers on Mainframe development for Retirement planning functionality, combining new development as the main focus with production support duties.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver new Mainframe development initiatives supporting Retirement planning functionality
- Provide production support to ensure the stability and reliability of Mainframe applications
- Diagnose and resolve common Job Abends in the Mainframe environment quickly
- Troubleshoot complex production issues by applying strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a Scrum-based delivery model
- Utilize Problem Management tools such as ServiceNow to track and resolve incidents
- Work with Mainframe Job Schedulers to manage and monitor batch processes
- Partner with business stakeholders in the Financial Services domain to deliver technical solutions aligned with business needs
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in Mainframe development
- Proficiency in COBOL, JCL, and DB2
- Expertise in VSAM and IBM MQ
- Capability to quickly resolve common Job Abends in Mainframe
- Showcase of strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with IT Service Management practices
- Hands-on background in Problem Management tools, preferably ServiceNow
- Background in working with Mainframe Job Schedulers
- Understanding of the Financial Services domain
- Skills in operating within a Scrum environment
- Proficiency in English at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher
Nice to have
- Knowledge of CICS, Assembler, and IDMS/IMS development or support
- Familiarity with debugging tools including EXPEDITOR, ABENDAID, TELON, and FileAid
- Qualifications in ISPW, Topaz, or Compuware
- ITIL certification, together with exposure to Atlassian Jira and Scaled Agile Framework
- Background in the Wealth Management domain
We offer/Benefits
- International projects with top brands
- Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
- Healthcare benefits
- Employee financial programs
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
- Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
- Global career opportunities
- Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
- EPAM Employee Groups
- Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn
EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Requires 3+ years of Mainframe development experience, COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, IBM MQ, troubleshooting, Problem Management, Scrum, Financial Services knowledge, and English at B2 or higher.
Key Responsibilities
- developing applications
- supporting production
- troubleshooting issues
Skills & Tools
Mainframe, COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, IBM MQ, CICS, Assembler, IDMS, IMS, EXPEDITOR, ABENDAID, TELON, FileAid, ISPW, Topaz, Compuware, ITIL, Atlassian Jira, Scaled Agile Framework, ServiceNow, Scrum, Mainframe Job Schedulers
Job Details
- Category: Software Development
- Seniority: Mid Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — Mexico
- Languages: English
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement plan
About EPAM Systems, Inc.
A technology company providing software engineering and digital transformation services for global clients. — Industry: Information Technology