Host Developer – IBM Mainframe (Remote, India)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Host Developer to work remotely from anywhere in India on a 6‑month contract, with the possibility of extension. The role focuses on maintaining and enhancing IBM Mainframe applications in a fast‑paced enterprise environment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance IBM Mainframe applications and batch processes.
• Analyze, understand, and safely modify existing legacy codebases.
• Perform impact assessments across interconnected systems and applications.
• Design, develop, test, and support solutions using COBOL, JCL, DB2, and CICS.
• Manage file processing, sorting, and large‑volume data handling using DFSORT/Syncsort.
• Support secure file transfer processes using SFTP.
• Collaborate with development, testing, operations, and business teams to deliver successful outcomes.
• Contribute to service transition, release management, change management, and operational support.
• Produce clear technical documentation and implementation guides.

Required profile

• Strong hands‑on experience in IBM Mainframe development.
• Excellent knowledge of COBOL, JCL, DB2, and CICS.
• Experience with DFSORT/Syncsort, high‑volume batch processing, and secure data transfer (SFTP).
• Ability to perform impact analysis across complex, interconnected systems.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working in structured delivery environments with formal testing and release processes.

Required skills

• COBOL
• JCL
• DB2
• CICS
• DFSORT
• Syncsort
• SFTP
• IBM Mainframe development