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Job Summary:

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We are seeking skilled Mainframe COBOL Developers to join our Cards technology team. The role involves development, maintenance, and support of card transaction systems using COBOL, CICS, JCL, and related technologies. Candidates must have hands-on experience in banking card platforms such as

CardLink

or

VisionPlus

, and a strong understanding of the

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

in financial services.

Key Responsibilities:

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Develop, enhance, and maintain Mainframe applications for card processing (e.g., transaction authorization, statement generation). Work with

VSAM

,

Sequential Datasets

, and

JCL

for batch and online processing. Participate in full SDLC: requirement analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, and documentation. Provide

deployment support

, including batch run monitoring and troubleshooting. Collaborate with QA, BA, and cross-functional teams to resolve defects and implement changes. Ensure compliance with coding standards, security protocols, and banking regulations.

Skills & Qualifications:

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Mandatory:

Proficiency in

COBOL

,

CICS

,

JCL

,

VSAM

, and

Mainframe Z/OS

. Experience in

CardLink

or

VisionPlus

platforms. Strong grasp of

SDLC

and change management processes. Prior experience in

banking projects

, especially

Cards domain

.

Nice to Have:

Knowledge of

Easytrieve

,

Web Services

,

REST APIs

. Familiarity with

Compliance modules

and

automation tools

(e.g., Control-M, Aldon). Exposure to

Unix scripting

and integration tools

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

Role Variants Based on Experience:

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Junior to Mid-Level (2-5 years):

Assist in development and support tasks. Participate in testing and deployment. Learn and apply banking card domain knowledge. Collaborate with senior developers and QA teams.

Senior Developer - P3 (Advanced, 3-5 years):

Execute development and support tasks independently. Participate in design and code reviews. Collaborate with QA and business teams. Focus on defect resolution and batch monitoring.

Senior Developer - P4 (Expert, 6+ years):

Lead development and design activities. Mentor junior developers. Drive SDLC processes and ensure high-quality deliverables. Handle complex modules in CardLink/VisionPlus.

You will also have opportunities to hone your functional skills and expertise in an area of specialization. We offer a variety of formal and informal training programs at every level to help you acquire and build specialized skills faster. Learning takes place both on the job and through formal training conducted online, in the classroom, or in collaboration with teammates. The sheer variety of work we do, and the experience it offers, provide an unbeatable platform from which to build a career.



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