Mainframe Developer (COBOL)

Mainframe Developer (COBOL)

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Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

• Lead the design, development, testing, and maintenance of applications using COBOL, CICS, VSAM, IDMS, and SORT utilities
• Own and drive end-to-end delivery of projects and enhancements, ensuring quality and timeliness
• Provide technical design solutions aligned with business requirements and system architecture
• Collaborate with senior team members and business stakeholders to understand requirements and propose effective solutions
• Mentor and guide junior developers, conduct code reviews, and promote best practices
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex production issues, ensuring minimal business impact
• Contribute to API and integration initiatives as part of modernization efforts
• Participate in and support release planning, deployment, and post-production validation
• Participate in an on-call support rotation, including occasional weekends or off-hours
• Ensure adherence to development standards, documentation, and compliance requirements
• Collaborate effectively with global teams, including onshore and cross-functional partners

• 5–8 years of experience in mainframe application development
• Strong hands-on expertise in:
  • COBOL
  • CICS
  • VSAM
  • IDMS
  • SORT utilities
• Strong understanding of batch and online processing systems
• Proven experience in technical design, solutioning, and system analysis
• Experience leading development efforts or owning modules/projects end-to-end
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Effective communication skills with the ability to interact with business stakeholders and global teams
• Demonstrated ability to mentor team members and foster collaboration
• Flexible, adaptable, and proactive mindset with a strong ownership attitude

• Exposure to RPG
• Experience with Lotus Notes application development
• Understanding of API development, integration, or modernization strategies
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Strong experience in production support and incident management

• Location: Bangalore, India
• Hybrid work model: Combination of onsite and remote work (as defined by team needs)
• Participation in a shared on-call rotation

• Successfully leads projects and delivers high-quality, scalable solutions
• Provides effective design solutions aligned with business needs
• Acts as a technical mentor and go-to person for the offshore team
• Demonstrates strong ownership and accountability in delivery and production support
• Engages proactively with business stakeholders and adds value in discussions
• Continuously learns, explores new approaches, and drives problem-solving initiatives
• Contributes to team success, system stability, and modernization efforts

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