Mainframe COBOL Developer -Hybrid

About Us:

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.

Job Title: Mainframe COBOL Developer

Location: Morris Plains, NJ - Hybrid

Job ID: SO# 00063244091

Responsibilities

· Design and Develop (Mainframe: COBOL, DB2, JCL, VSAM, CICS) high quality deliverables adhering to defined standards and design principles

· Create unit tests and ensure code coverage is met as per the agreed standards

· Assumes responsibility for the quality and timeliness of the team’s deliverables

· Provide Mainframe and database solutions by studying existing technology architecture; analyzing browser compatibility techniques; evaluating solution alternatives; developing prototypes; and writing detailed technical requirements

· Fosters a culture of continuous improvement in all areas of technology and instills the principles of this culture in a team.

· Ensures that teams have appropriate product and technical specifications, direction, and resources to deliver products effectively by establishing realistic estimates for timelines while ensuring that projects remain on target to meet deadlines

· Provides detailed and timely status updates to management

· Helps establish and enhance development policies, procedures, and standards and enforces their implementation upon their team of developers

· Maintains technical knowledge and understanding of the latest development methodologies and best practices by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations

· Ensures quality and consistency throughout the architecture and implementation of the code base

· Acts as a highly competent advisor to their manager, leads and team

Qualifications

· Work experience required: 8 – 12 yrs

· Strong knowledge in COBOL, CICS

· Strong knowledge in DB2, JCL, VSAM

· Expertise in Mainframe Batch and online programming

· Knowledge in Healthcare (PBM)

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applicants will be accepted till 4/14/2025

The annual salary for this position will be in the range $82K - $105K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s 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.

Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.

If you are content with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!

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Salary : $82,000 - $105,000