Mainframe Lead

Company Profile:

Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 94,000 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2024 reported revenue is CA$14.68 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.

Job Title: Mainframe Lead

Position: Lead Analyst

Experience: 7- 9 Years

Category: Software Development/ Engineering

Shift: General

Main location: Hyderabad

Employment Type: Full Time

Education Qualification: Bachelors degree in computer science or related field or higher with minimum 5 years of relevant experience.

Position Description

We are looking for a Lead Mainframe Software Engineer to lead the development, maintenance, and enhancement of Mainframe applications within the CBSS, CRD environment. The role will involve providing technical leadership across Mainframe application development, supporting both batch and online processing systems, and ensuring the successful delivery of application changes.

The Lead Mainframe Software Engineer will be responsible for performing impact analysis, guiding code modifications, supporting testing activities, and analyzing and resolving production incidents. The role will require collaboration with distributed teams and architects, participation in Mainframe modernization initiatives, and contribution to automation, DevOps, migration, and integration activities involving modern technologies.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the development, maintenance, and enhancement of Mainframe applications.
• Perform and guide impact analysis to assess the effect of application changes across Mainframe systems.
• Review and guide code modifications to ensure application changes meet technical requirements.
• Design and execute unit and integration testing for application changes.
• Analyze production incidents, identify root causes, and drive appropriate resolutions.
• Lead technical support for batch and online processing systems.
• Collaborate with distributed teams and architects to deliver Mainframe application solutions.
• Provide technical guidance to team members on Mainframe application development and support activities.
• Participate in Mainframe modernization initiatives and contribute to the implementation of modernization solutions.
• Implement and promote automation and DevOps practices where applicable.
• Support migration activities and integration of Mainframe applications with modern technologies.
• Coordinate technical activities across development, testing, production support, and integration areas.

Must-Have Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, and CICS.
• Strong working knowledge of REXX.
• Hands-on experience with Endevor/Changeman and File-Aid.
• Strong knowledge of IBM Mainframe utilities.
• Experience working with Mainframe batch and online processing systems.
• Strong experience in impact analysis, code modification, testing, and production incident resolution.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and collaborate with distributed teams and architects.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience leading or contributing to Mainframe modernization initiatives.
• Exposure to APIs and integration with Mainframe applications.
• Exposure to hybrid architecture.
• Experience with automation and DevOps practices in a Mainframe environment.
• Exposure to migration and integration with modern technologies.

CGI is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, CGI is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities in accordance with provincial legislation. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodation due to a disability during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs.

Life at CGI:

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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