What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mainframe Developer position at Cognizant?
About Us:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, redefining 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, reinvent 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.
Cognizant is looking for an experienced and innovative "Mainframe Developer" to serve our diverse base of global clients. As a member of our team, you will build cutting edge, cloud-based software that powers modern business. An ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working in a diverse, collaborative, geographically distributed team. Similarly, the candidate is an expert who values the “team”, drives continuous improvement and is unafraid to challenge the legacy status quo with creative solutions.
Location: Morris Plains, NJ | Hybrid
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 improve 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 informative 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 proficient advisor to their manager, leads and team.
Qualifications:
- 6 years of experience
- Strong knowledge in Mainframe, COBOL, CICS
- Strong knowledge in DB2, JCL, VSAM
- Expertise in Mainframe Batch and online programming
Good to have:
- Knowledge in Healthcare (PBM)
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position depends on the 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.
