Mainframe Developer
Job Description
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled Mainframe Developer with experience in MText (MetaText) to design, develop, and maintain document generation solutions on mainframe systems. The role involves working with COBOL, JCL, DB2, and MText for batch and online processing.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain MText (MetaText) templates for document generation (letters, statements, notices).
- Work on mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, CICS, and DB2.
- Analyze business requirements and translate them into MText layouts and logic.
- Debug and resolve production issues related to document formatting and generation.
- Perform unit testing and support system integration testing (SIT) and UAT.
- Optimize batch processing jobs for efficiency.
- Collaborate with business analysts and QA teams.
Required Skills
- Strong experience in MText / MetaText document composition tool
- Hands-on with:
- COBOL
- JCL
- DB2
- CICS (optional but preferred)
- Good understanding of:
- Mainframe file structures (VSAM, flat files)
- Batch processing and scheduling tools (e.g., Control-M)
- Debugging and problem-solving skills on mainframe
- Good to Have
- Experience with document composition tools (e.g., SmartCOMM, Exstream, etc.)
- Knowledge of banking/insurance domain
- Exposure to Agile methodologies
Experience Required
- Typically 3 to 8 years in Mainframe development
- At least 1 to 2 years hands-on MText experience
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT or related field
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical thinking
- Attention to detail (especially in document formatting)
- Communication & collaboration skills
Typical Use Cases for MText
- Customer letters
- Account statements
- Policy documents
- Billing notices
Pay Information
The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: 61087 to 104364
Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.
The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.
These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.
It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.