COBOL Mainframe Application Developer

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

As a COBOL Mainframe Application Developer, you will be a member of our Application Management Services (AMS) team for a healthcare client hosted by Kyndryl to provide support for maintenance and development of their existing healthcare system. You will create and use programming specs to build assigned components, ensuring these components are properly documented, unit tested, and ready for integration. You will fix defects found during pre- and post-production and provide work estimates for development tasks.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Analyze, design, develop, test and deploy code on a mainframe platform (z/OS) based upon user specifications.
• Analyze user requirements and translate them into technical specifications and programming solutions.
• Provide technical assistance in solving hardware or software problems.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all development processes, including specifications, design, and user guides.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior developers, sharing knowledge and best practices in mainframe development.
• Ensure proper change management for all requested changes, fixes and enhancements to production applications.
• 24 X 7 on-call support rotation is required.
• Night and weekend Production/QA Support.

Your future at Kyndryl

Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career.  We have training and upskilling programs that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms.  One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with customers in a variety of industries. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies.  Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.

Who You Are

You excel in your field and have the experience to back it up. Just as importantly, you have a growth mindset, actively pursuing your personal and professional development. You prioritize customer success and are dedicated to delivering exceptional results.

Additionally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you collaborate and effectively work with others.

*Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for Visa sponsorship, both now and in the future.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work/practical experience).
• At least 20 years of COBOL programming in an IBM z/OS mainframe environment.
• Expertise in Job Control Language (JCL).
• Knowledge of mainframe technologies, including CICS, VSAM, and CA-Datacom.
• Production Support experience, including batch and online support, break-fix support and permanent fixes in production.
• Familiarity using mainframe tools, including TSO, ISPF, SDSF.
• Development lifecycle experience, from Developing to System Test to UAT to Production.
• Familiarity with software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Accountability in actions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Understanding user needs and considering their experiences when developing software.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• At least 3 years of programming experience in Healthcare applications.
• CA Solve (or equivalent Incident Management system).
• CA Jobtrac (or equivalent Job Scheduler).
• Assembler.
• Transfer protocol (e.g. NDM/FTP/SFTP).
• EDI 837 specifications
• Endevor (or equivalent source management tool)
• Experience with mainframe integration and/or APIs

The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is $107,400 to $204,000 based on a full-time schedule.

Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills and experience.  For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement.                 

There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations:                                                                                                                               

California: $118,200 to $244,920                                                                             

Colorado:  $107,400 to $204,000                                                                             

New York City: $128,880 to $244,920

Washington: $118,200 to $224,520                                                                       

Washington DC: $118,200 to $224,520

This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off.  Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations.  At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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