COBOL
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 14, 2026. Zensar Technologies scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Profile Summary
Design, code, test, implement, maintain and support applications software that is delivered on time and within budget. Work closely with customers, business analysts and team members to understand business requirements that drive analysis and design of quality technical solutionsensuring alignment with business and IT strategies and complying with architectural standards.
Technical Skills
Proficient in COBOL, JCL, IMS DB/DC, CICS, VSAM, File-Aid or InSync, Xpediter, ENDEVOR, IMS, DB2, MQ series.
General Duties & Responsibilities
Experience with mainframe development with skills in performing requirement analysis, design, and coding in Cardbase.
Programming experience with COBOL, JCL
Business knowledge and understanding of Debit Card payment processing and Cardbase
Experience with Scaled Agile Framework for Enterprises (SAFe).
Provides written design documents, test plansand test results.
Manages, develops, integrates, and implements related applications components including front-end development, server-side development, and database integration.
Plays a direct role in programming, maintenance, technical support, documentation, and administration of the applications.
Establishes and communicates standards to manage cost and ensure continuity of applications.
May work with outside vendors in developing tests to ensure feature functionality.
Suggests technical alternatives and improves andstreamlines processes and systems.
Completes project assignments and special projects commensurate with job expectations.
Conducts planning, analysis, and forecasting activities to plan projects and tasks.
May provide leadership and/or guidance to other technical professionals.
Other related duties assignedas needed.
Educational Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in computer scienceor information systems or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.
General Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of the principles of multiple applications development methodologies
Knowledge of data networks and web security
Willingly shares relevant technical and/or industry knowledge and expertise to other resources
Knowledge of mainframe development and debugging tools
Proficiency in at least one applications development methodology
Knowledge of project management
Proficiency in Cobol, JCL
Ability to demonstrate a high level of critical thinking, making sound and timely decisions under conditions of ambiguity and uncertainty
Proficiency to identify and correct basic coding errors
Proficiency to implement a design using the project-specific tools
Proficiency to manage and coordinate test activities for assigned application
Excellent customer service skills that build high levels of customer satisfaction for internal and external customers
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences of various levels in the organization, e.g., executive, management, individual contributors
Excellent problem-solving, team, and time management skills
General Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of the principles of multiple applications development methodologies
Knowledge of data networks and web security
Willingly shares relevant technical and/or industry knowledge and expertise to other resources
Knowledge of mainframe development and debugging tools
Proficiency in at least one applications development methodology
Knowledge of project management
Proficiency in Cobol, JCL
Ability to demonstrate a high level of critical thinking, making sound and timely decisions under conditions of ambiguity and uncertainty
Proficiency to identify and correct basic coding errors
Proficiency to implement a design using the project-specific tools
Proficiency to manage and coordinate test activities for assigned application
Excellent customer service skills that build high levels of customer satisfaction for internal and external customers
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences of various levels in the organization, e.g., executive, management, individual contributors
Excellent problem-solving, team, and time management skills
General Duties & Responsibilities
Experience with mainframe development with skills in performing requirement analysis, design, and coding in Cardbase.
Programming experience with COBOL, JCL
Business knowledge and understanding of Debit Card payment processing and Cardbase
Experience with Scaled Agile Framework for Enterprises (SAFe).
Provides written design documents, test plansand test results.
Manages, develops, integrates, and implements related applications components including front-end development, server-side development, and database integration.
Plays a direct role in programming, maintenance, technical support, documentation, and administration of the applications.
Establishes and communicates standards to manage cost and ensure continuity of applications.
May work with outside vendors in developing tests to ensure feature functionality.
Suggests technical alternatives and improves andstreamlines processes and systems.
Completes project assignments and special projects commensurate with job expectations.
Conducts planning, analysis, and forecasting activities to plan projects and tasks.
May provide leadership and/or guidance to other technical professionals.
Other related duties assignedas needed.