Mainframe Architect

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Cognizant Technology Solutions is looking foraMAINFRAME ARCHITECT to join in our team of IT professionals in a permanent role. If you meet our background requirements and skills and are looking for an opportunity with these skills and expertise, here is the ideal opportunity for you!

Role: MAINFRAME ARCHITECT

Experience: 10-12 years of strong experience

Job Location: The candidate must be willing to work in a hybrid model from the Client’s locations in Charlotte NC or Detroit MI (Hybrid 4 days a week)

Must Have Skills:

• COBOL,JCL,DB2 Domain Skills

• At least 10-12 years of experience in a hands-on development role.

Responsibilities:

• Main Frame Architect with strong hands-on knowledge in Mainframe.

• Should have knowledge in COBOL and DB2, Oracle and SQL.

• Should have knowledge in Jira.

• Java knowledge is added advantage.

• Good Communication skills.

• Work with client Mainframe analyst to understand the existing system.

• Perform detailed analysis on the existing JCL/COBOL/PL1 programs.

• Document the functionality.

• Creation of Jira stories with detailed business functionality.

• Validate the correctness of modernized batch job by looking into data and compare with Legacy system.

• Play the role of product owner for internal Cognizant team

Work Authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary for this position will depend on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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