We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer with expertise in mainframe technologies to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining mission-critical applications that run on mainframe systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with mainframe environments, including COBOL, JCL, and CICS, and possess a strong understanding of legacy systems integration and modernization strategies.
In this role, you will:
Develop understanding of client products and services through structured information-gathering sessions to determine system configuration requirements.
Perform detailed data analysis, product mapping, and client interviews to gather data files, forms, and reporting requirements.
Create comprehensive data maps and transaction workflow documentation to define field-level conversion logic and transformation rules.
Collaborate with development teams to support conversion specifications, validation cycles, and required system customization.
Execute conversion testing by validating configured or customized solutions against client-specific requirements, including data processing and reporting outputs.
Review conversion outputs including reports, data balancing, and reconciliation results; obtain client validation and sign-off.
Work model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client office in Atlanta, GA. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
Batch processing and large-scale data conversion
File extraction, transformation, and reconciliation
Legacy system integration and data migration
JCL (Job Control Language) for batch processing
DB2 / IMS for data access and validation
VSAM datasets and file handling
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $46,992 to $ 75,000 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.
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation 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.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
