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Job Title: Mainframe COBOL Developer Location: Morris Plains, NJ - Hybrid Job ID: SO Responsibilities Design and Develop (Mainframe: COBOL, DB2, JCL, VSAM, CICS) high quality deliverables adhering to defined standards and design principles
Create unit tests and ensure code coverage is met as per the agreed standards
Assumes responsibility for the quality and timeliness of the team's deliverables
Provide Mainframe and database solutions by studying existing technology architecture; analyzing browser compatibility techniques; evaluating solution alternatives; developing prototypes; and writing detailed technical requirements
Fosters a culture of continuous improvement in all areas of technology and instills the principles of this culture in a team.
Ensures that teams have appropriate product and technical specifications, direction, and resources to deliver products effectively by establishing realistic estimates for timelines while ensuring that projects remain on target to meet deadlines
Provides detailed and timely status updates to management
Helps establish and enhance development policies, procedures, and standards and enforces their implementation upon their team of developers
Maintains technical knowledge and understanding of the latest development methodologies and best practices by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations
Ensures quality and consistency throughout the architecture and implementation of the code base
Acts as a highly competent advisor to their manager, leads and team
Qualifications Work experience required: 8 - 12 yrs
Strong knowledge in COBOL, CICS
Strong knowledge in DB2, JCL, VSAM
Expertise in Mainframe Batch and online programming
Knowledge in Healthcare (PBM)
Salary and Other Compensation: Applicants will be accepted till 4/14/2025
The annual salary for this position will be in the range $82K - $105K 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.
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