Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
We are seeking an experienced Senior Mainframe Developer to join a cross-functional scrum team (business capability POD) focused on modernizing and replatforming legacy mainframe-based solutions. This role requires strong mainframe expertise, with highly desirable Java skills, to collaborate closely with the Java team and drive the transformation of critical business systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead and contribute to the modernization and replatforming of legacy mainframe applications, working closely with Java developers and solution architects
- Analyze, design and implement solutions to migrate business logic and data from mainframe (COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS) to modern Java-based platforms
- Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle within an Agile/Scrum environment
- Collaborate with business analysts, product owners and QA to ensure requirements are clearly understood and delivered
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers within the POD
- Troubleshoot, optimize and enhance existing mainframe and Java integration points
- Ensure code quality, security and compliance with enterprise standards
- Document technical designs, migration strategies and operational procedures
Requirements
- 6+ years of overall experience with 4+ years of hands-on experience in mainframe development (COBOL, JCL, DB2)
- Expertise in CICS, VSAM and large-scale mainframe modernization or replatforming projects
- Understanding of mainframe-to-Java migration patterns and integration approaches
- Proficiency in Java with experience in enterprise Java application development
- Background in working in Agile/Scrum teams
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical and communication skills
- Capability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional, geographically distributed team
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with tools and frameworks for mainframe modernization (Micro Focus, IBM Z Open Editor)
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Background in financial services or wealth management industry
About the Company
EPAM Systems is a global software product development and digital platform engineering company. We partner with the world’s leading brands to deliver innovative solutions that drive business growth and digital transformation.
We Offer
- Competitive compensation package
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment