Mainframe COBOL Developer - Onsite in Pittsburgh, PA

Mainframe COBOL Developer - Onsite in Pittsburgh, PA


Category: Software Development/ Engineering

Main location: United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh

Position ID:J0526-2202


Employment Type: Full Time


Position Description:


This position is located at our client site five days a week in Pittsburgh, PA.

Join CGI as a Mainframe COBOL Developer supporting mission-critical application development for a leading U.S. bank.

Your future duties and responsibilities:


. Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, and VSAM.
. Analyze business requirements and translate them into clear technical specifications and system design documentation.
. Perform system analysis, coding, unit testing, debugging, implementation support, and technical documentation for mainframe applications.
. Support complex business logic and mission-critical banking applications with a focus on stability, performance, and maintainability.
. Troubleshoot, triage, and resolve production issues related to mainframe applications and batch processing.
. Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, QA teams, production support, and other technology partners to deliver high-quality solutions.
. Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards, change management practices, and development best practices.
. Support application enhancements, modernization initiatives, and integration efforts involving mainframe systems.
. Work with scheduling, version control, and deployment tools to support reliable application delivery.
. Stay current with mainframe development practices, tools, and technologies relevant to financial services applications.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:


. 6+ years of experience with mainframe application development using COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, and VSAM.
. Experience working in IBM z/OS mainframe environments, including tools such as TSO/ISPF and Easytrieve.
. Experience with mainframe development, testing, debugging, and implementation across the full software development lifecycle.
. Ability to analyze complex technical and business requirements and convert them into effective application solutions.
. Experience supporting production applications, troubleshooting defects, and resolving application performance or processing issues.
. Familiarity with source control, scheduling, and deployment tools such as Endevor, CA7, Control-M, or BMC AMI DevX Code Pipeline.
. Working knowledge of relational databases such as DB2; Oracle experience is a plus.
. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across business and technology teams.
. Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver quality results in a fast-paced environment.
. Experience in financial services, banking, payments, or insurance environments is strongly preferred.
. Experience with Fiserv PEP+ ACH systems is a plus.
. API development experience, including experience with z/OS Connect, is a plus.


CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $58,000.00 - $123,800.00.

CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
. Competitive compensation
. Comprehensive insurance options
. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
. Paid parental leave
. Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
. Wellness and Well-being programs

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Skills:

• CICS
• COBOL
• DB2 Universal DataBase
• JCL
• Mainframe
• VSAM
• Banking
• Oracle
• z/OS

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because...


You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.


Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.

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