Mainframe Developer - Cardlink

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Junior Mainframe Developer with experience in Cards domain applications, specifically Cardlink systems. The role involves developing, maintaining, and supporting mainframe-based card processing applications in a banking environment. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in COBOL, CICS, and JCL, along with exposure to SDLC and change management processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Cardlink-based mainframe applications
• Write and support COBOL, CICS, Easytrieve, and JCL programs
• Work on VSAM, sequential datasets, and NoSQL-based data processing
• Support end-to-end card processing functionalities in mainframe environment
• Collaborate with QA, business analysts, and support teams for requirement delivery
• Perform unit testing, system testing support, and defect fixing
• Participate in production support and incident resolution activities
• Follow SDLC processes and adhere to change management guidelines
• Maintain technical documentation for developed solutions

Required Skills:

• 3-5 years of experience in mainframe application development
• Strong hands-on experience in COBOL, CICS, JCL, and Easytrieve
• Experience working on Mainframe z/OS environment
• Knowledge of Cardlink or similar card processing systems
• Familiarity with VSAM, sequential datasets, and basic NoSQL concepts
• Banking domain experience with understanding of SDLC and change management tools
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience in Cards domain (credit/debit card processing systems)
• Exposure to production support in mainframe environments
• Knowledge of performance tuning in COBOL/CICS applications
• Familiarity with banking transaction processing systems
• Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments
• Basic understanding of batch processing and scheduling tools