Cognizant is seeking a Mainframe Developer to design, develop, and maintain COBOL applications on IBM z/OS, using Endevor for change management and DevOps practices to automate build, test, and deployment.
Key responsibilities
- Develop, enhance, and support batch and online COBOL programs.
- Manage code promotion across environments (Dev, QA, Prod) using Endevor.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for mainframe code (build, test, deploy)
- Automate repetitive tasks such as compiles, deployments, and testing using scripting.
- Integrate Endevor with Git and DevOps toolchains.
- Build and maintain JCL, PROCs, and scheduling dependencies.
- Troubleshoot production issues, including abends and performance problems.
- Support UAT, prepare implementation plans, and follow release governance.
- Collaborate with onshore/offshore teams and document technical designs
Required skills
- 5+ years of COBOL development on IBM z/OS
- Hands-on Endevor experience (elements, packages, processors, promotion, approvals)
- DevOps experience on mainframe: CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps
- Git version control and integration with Endevor (e.g., Endevor Bridge for Git)
- Zowe CLI/APIs and scripting (Shell, Python, or REXX)
- Strong JCL, TSO/ISPF, and VSAM skills
- DB2 (embedded SQL) and/or IMS DB
- CICS for online processing
- Debugging tools such as Abend-AID, Xpediter, or File-AID
Preferred skills
- Automated testing tools (Topaz for Total Test, zUnit)
- Code quality and scanning tools (SonarQube, Code Pipeline)
- Job scheduling (Control-M, CA-7, Autosys)
- Infrastructure automation (Ansible) and containerization basics
- Agile and ServiceNow-based change processes
- Insurance or financial services domain knowledge
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
The salary range for this role is between $99,000 and $116,000 depending on skills and qualifications of the candidate, Applications will be accepted till 10/31/2026.
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.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The company is unable to provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for this position.
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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.
