Systematics Mainframe Developer

Cognizant is always looking for top talent. We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant. Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant. If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you. At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position. Thank you for your interest in Cognizant career opportunities.

Looking for an experienced Mainframe Developer with a strong foundation in IBM z/OS technologies to build, maintain, and optimize core banking applications. Experience with FIS Systematics modules is a strong advantage, particularly for candidates looking to grow into banking product ownership and integration roles.

Must have:

Banking, Cards & Payments domain

COBOL (Primary language for developing, testing, and maintaining batch and online banking programs on IBM z/OS)

JCL (Job scheduling, batch execution, and dataset management on z/OS)

VSAM (Core file access method for managing structured banking data)

DB2 (Relational database access for complex queries, reporting, audit trails, and cross-system integration)

CICS (Handles real-time online transaction processing within mainframe banking applications)

IDCAMS / SORT / z/OS Utilities (Dataset management and utility programs essential for batch operations)

Spanish (Advance), English (Intermediate)

Nice to have:

IMPACS - IM, ALS - Advanced Loan System ,Relationship Manager - RM,Savings & Time - ST

CAS / TAX / FG / FT / FMS / GL (Extended Systematics modules for tax, general ledger, and financial management.)