Job Description

Design code test and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL JCL DB2 IMS DBDC CICS VSAM and IBM MQ


Develop and support batch and online processes including job streams transaction systems and message driven programs


Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications


Participate in the full software development lifecycle SDLC including design development testing deployment and support


Troubleshoot application issues and provide timely resolutions including root cause analysis and corrective action planning


Optimize mainframe code and database access for performance and scalability


Work with system analysts QA testers and infrastructure teams to ensure system integrity and quality


Maintain accurate and up to date documentation of technical designs codebases and processes


Support production jobs and on call troubleshooting as required




Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems or related field or equivalent experience


3 to 8 years of hands on experience with the following mainframe technologies


COBOL batch and online


JCL Job Control Language


CICS Customer Information Control System


DB2 and or IMS DB


VSAM Virtual Storage Access Method


IMS DC Transaction Management


IBM MQ Message Queueing


Familiarity with tools such as TSO ISPF File AID Abend AID and version control such as Endevor or Changeman


Strong analytical and debugging skills


Ability to work independently and in a team environment


Good communication skills for collaboration with business analysts and QA teams

About Virtusa

Teamwork, quality of life, professional and personal development: values that Virtusa is proud to embody. When you join us, you join a team of 27,000 people globally that cares about your growth -- one that seeks to provide you with exciting projects, opportunities and work with state of the art technologies throughout your career with us.


Great minds, great potential: it all comes together at Virtusa. We value collaboration and the team environment of our company, and seek to provide great minds with a dynamic place to nurture new ideas and foster excellence.


Virtusa was founded on principles of equal opportunity for all, and so does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.