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Technical Lead

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1. Job Title : Technical Lead 2. Job Summary : Serve as a technical lead for hybrid model projects on the AS400 platform applying strong experience in COBOL 400 DB2 400 and AS400 COBOL to design build and optimize enterprise applications. Collaborate with cross functional teams support day shift delivery and contribute to automotive focused solutions that enhance operational efficiency and business value. 3. Experience : 5 - 8 years 4. Required Skills : Technical Skills: COBOL/400 DB2/400 AS400/COBOL Domain Skills: 5. Nice to have skills : Domain Skills:Automotive Industry 6. Technology : AI-led application operations 7. Shift : Day 8. Responsibilities : -Design and develop complex batch and online applications using COBOL 400 and AS400 COBOL to deliver stable and scalable business solutions on the AS400 platform. -Optimize and maintain DB2 400 database objects by refining schemas queries and access patterns to ensure reliable performance for high volume enterprise workloads. -Analyze functional requirements from business partners and translate them into detailed technical specifications that align with AS400 architecture standards. -Review refactor and enhance existing COBOL 400 code to improve maintainability reduce incidents and support long term application sustainability. -Implement robust unit and integration testing strategies on AS400 components to ensure high quality releases during each day shift deployment cycle. -Coordinate with onsite and remote hybrid teams to plan work manage dependencies and ensure consistent progress on critical application enhancements. -Troubleshoot production issues in COBOL 400 and DB2 400 by performing structured root cause analysis and delivering permanent corrective changes. -Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for programs jobs and database structures to support ongoing maintenance and knowledge sharing. -Collaborate with quality assurance and operations teams to streamline deployment processes and improve observability for AS400 based services. -Advise product owners and business analysts on feasible technical approaches that balance cost complexity and performance within AS400 constraints. -Apply knowledge of automotive industry processes when available to design features that improve supply chain visibility manufacturing accuracy and customer satisfaction. -Mentor less experienced team members on AS400 development practices and coding standards to raise overall technical capability across the group. -Engage in continuous improvement initiatives that modernize legacy components reduce manual effort and support the organization purpose of delivering reliable digital services for society. -Qualifications -Demonstrate professional experience between five and eight years in AS400 development with a strong focus on COBOL 400 and AS400 COBOL programming for enterprise environments. -Show deep hands on skill in DB2 400 including table design query optimization and use of embedded database access within COBOL programs. -Exhibit proven ability to work in a hybrid model with effective collaboration across onsite and remote teams using modern communication and tracking tools. -Display strong analytical and debugging skills for resolving complex issues in legacy codebases while maintaining system stability and data integrity. -Highlight any exposure to automotive industry domains such as manufacturing logistics or dealer management as an added advantage for this role. -Possess clear written and verbal communication skills that enable concise explanation of technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical partners. -Show familiarity with structured development practices including version control peer reviews and release management on AS400 platforms. 9. Job Location : Primary Location :INTNCHNA16(ITIND COG KITS Campus(CKC)SDB2&3 SEZ) Alternate Location :NA NA Alternate Location 1 :NA NA 10. Job Type : Sr. Associate - Projects [60PM00] 11. Demand Requires Travel? : No 12. Certifications Required : IBM Certified Specialist Power Systems or equivalent AS400 related certification preferred.

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.

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