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Mainframe Developer Cognizantu2019s Digital Engineering practice is seeking a highly qualified Mainframe Developer with 8+ yearsu2019 experience developing and building high-performing, scalable, enterprise applications. You will be part of a digital software team that works on high-demand applications. Our engineers have a passion for high-quality, reliable, and maintainable code. You will work side by side with product managers, designers, and clients, making decisions together to quickly deliver valuable working software to clients and their users. Our engineers are agile and retrospective, and not afraid to identify what weu2019re doing wrong, so we can fix it, and what weu2019re doing right, so we can improve on it. Above all, we judge success by the success of our team and the happiness of our customers. Cognizant Digital Engineering If youu2019re like us, youu2019ve got big ideas. At Cognizant, weu2019re exploring new ideas every day. We help industry leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate products that create new valueu2014by connecting people with things, insights, and experiences. Cognizant digital engineering designs, engineers and delivers digital products and experiences that drive digital-first business models. We offer the most comprehensive digital engineering expertise and client-centric methodology for sustainable innovation. Location: New Jersey, NJ, USA (Onsite) You must be legally authorized to work in the USA without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. Roles/Responsibilities: u00b7 Design, develop, test, and maintain mission-critical banking applications using COBOL, CICS, JCL, DB2, and VSAM u00b7 Build and support CICS online transactions for core banking functions such as account management, fund transfers, and loan processing u00b7 Write and tune DB2 SQL queries, stored procedures, and perform explain plan analysis for high-volume financial data u00b7 Create, maintain, and troubleshoot JCL batch jobs supporting end-of-day, end-of-month, and regulatory reporting cycles u00b7 Diagnose and resolve production issues, system failures, and performance bottlenecks in a zero-downtime banking environment u00b7 Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and mentor junior developers u00b7 Collaborate with business analysts, architects, and compliance teams across the full SDLC u2014 from requirements to deployment u00b7 Support mainframe modernization initiatives including integration with digital banking platforms and REST APIs u00b7 Ensure all development adheres to banking regulations, audit controls, and security standards (SOX, PCI-DSS, FFIEC) u00b7 Maintain thorough technical documentation including design specs, runbooks, and change management records Required Qualifications: u00b7 10+ years of hands-on IBM mainframe development experience, preferably in banking or financial services u00b7 Expert-level proficiency in COBOL and CICS transaction programming u00b7 Strong command of JCL, z/OS utilities (SORT, IDCAMS, IEBGENER), and batch processing u00b7 Deep knowledge of DB2 u2014 SQL optimization, bind/rebind, and performance tuning for large financial datasets u00b7 Solid experience with VSAM file structures and access methods u00b7 Familiarity with REXX/CLIST scripting for automation u00b7 Understanding of banking domain concepts u2014 core banking, payments (ACH, SWIFT, Fedwire), GL, and reconciliation u00b7 Exposure to mainframe-to-distributed integration (MQ, APIs, Web Services) is a plus u00b7 Knowledge of DevOps for mainframe tools like Zowe, IDz, or DBB is highly desirable. Salary and Other Compensation : The annual salary for this position is between $ 60,000u2013 $ 99,000 USD depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizantu2019s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizantu2019s applicable plans. Benefits : Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: + Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance + Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off + 401(k) plan and contributions + Long-term/Short-term Disability + Paid Parental Leave + Employee Stock Purchase Plan Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Why Choose Cognizant? It takes a lot to succeed in todayu2019s fast-paced market, and Cognizant Technology Solutions has become a leader in the industry. We love big ideas and even bigger dreams We stand out because we put human experiences at the core. Our associates enjoy robust benefits and training opportunities from our industry-recognized, award-winning Academy team. You will have access to hundreds of technical trainings to keep your skillsets fresh and have opportunities to acquire certifications on the newest technologies. Everything we do at Cognizant we do with passionu2014for our clients (fortune 100 companies), our communities, and our organization. Itu2019s the defining attribute that we look for in our people. If you love ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, weu2019d love to hear from you About Cognizant Digital Engineering Well-designed software transcends digital technology, going beyond the fulfillment of basic requirements to focus instead on human needs. Within Cognizant Digital Engineering, we help clients develop software products that transform human insights into tangible, production-ready digital solutions. We also work with our clients to scale their native cloud applications. Using insights from the lived experiences of our consumers, we seamlessly replace traditional service strategies with engaging, precise, and direct digital applications. Designing phenomenal software is vital to success in the digital economyu2014and we understand that a human-centric approach is key to this design. #LI-PH1 IND123Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.