Mainframe Developer (m/w/d)
Location: Winterthur, Switzerland
Employment Type: Permanent (Full-time)
Languages: German (B2 or higher), English (B2 or higher)
CAGEN: Advantage only (not required – training provided)
1. Job Summary
The Technical Lead will be responsible for delivering technical changes based on business requirements, defining suitable technical solutions, guiding development and testing teams, and coordinating with business, operations, and cross-technology units.
This role is ideal for a Mainframe expert who enjoys hands-on analysis, solution design, and team leadership in a global and collaborative environment.
2. Key Responsibilities
- Independently design, develop, and deploy major technical changes
- Guide, mentor, and support development and testing teams
- Translate functional and non-functional business requirements into system specifications
- Analyze AS‑IS legacy systems and support the definition of migration requirements
- Coordinate with Business, Operations, and other technology teams
- Develop integration strategies across Mainframe and non-Mainframe applications
- Perform application analysis in CAGEN COBOL (training provided if needed)
- Support production, incident analysis, and performance engineering
- Prepare system documentation and technical architecture materials
- Collaborate effectively in a global delivery model
- Apply domain expertise across Life Insurance (P&C/Annuity is a plus)
3. Job Requirements
Essential Skills
- Strong technical background in COBOL, JCL, DB2, IMS DC, Mainframe Utilities
- Experience in modern mainframe development environments
- Ability to design and implement complex technical solutions
- Strong analytical skills and experience documenting system architecture
- Experience in Mainframe migration projects (data transfer, reverse engineering, integrations)
- Domain knowledge: Life Insurance (P&C and Annuity exposure desirable)
- Excellent teamwork and stakeholder communication skills
CAGEN Skills (Advantage – Not Mandatory)
CAGEN knowledge is a plus. Training will be provided if required.
1. Scripting & Structure (Advantage)
- Import/Export/Local/Entity Views
- Commands, Exit States
- CAB adjustments
- Subsets handling
- Batch vs. Server vs. Client behaviors
2. Tools & Environment (Advantage)
- Understanding of toolset elements (Enzy, CABs, PROC, Worksets, Analysis/Design)
- Check‑in / Check‑out procedures
- Impact Analysis and code searches (CEED / Guardien)
- Basic knowledge of CG86 on Mainframe
3. Testing & Deployment (Advantage)
- Unit testing in CA‑GEN
- Deployment and release processes
- Debugging CA‑GEN generated COBOL code
Nice-to-Have
- Agile mindset and experience working in agile environments
- Experience with Web Services
- Global delivery experience
- Excellent team collaboration skills
Qualifications
- B.Tech or equivalent technical degree
- German B2+ and fluent English communication skills
What We Offer
We believe in creating an environment where you can thrive professionally and personally. Here’s what you can expect:
• Health Insurance Allowance for peace of mind
• Annual Performance Bonus to reward your impact
• Permanent Employment Contract for long-term stability
• Relocation Support for candidates moving from abroad
• A collaborative, international work culture with opportunities for continuous learning and growth
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge 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, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
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, provincial or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
