Mainframe Software Developer

Overview

Mainframe Engineer role at Barclays responsible for supporting the successful delivery of location strategy projects to plan, budget, agreed quality and governance standards, and designing, developing and improving software that provides business, platform and technology capabilities.

What you'll do

• Develop and deliver high-quality software solutions using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks and tools.
• Ensure code is scalable, maintainable and optimized for performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities.
• Adhere to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions.
• Implement effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability and reliability.
• Take ownership of managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to.

What you'll need

• Demonstrated experience in designing, developing and testing mainframe applications, especially for projects of moderate to high complexity.
• In-depth knowledge of mainframe technologies, including COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS and IMS DB/DC.
• Strong command of debugging and performance tools.
• Experience or willingness to adopt new technologies, automation and DevOps toolchains.
• Practical experience with Agile methodologies and workflows.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with ZOS Connect API development and DevOps practices.
• Certifications in banking or technical domains.
• Effective time management and organizational abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaborating with teams and stakeholders.
• Analytical thinking and sound decision-making abilities.
• Flexibility and resilience under pressure, with the ability to adapt to changing requirements.

Details

• Role is based out of Pune.