Mainframe Developer - Cardlink

Job Summary:
We are seeking a Junior Mainframe Developer with experience in Cards domain applications, specifically Cardlink systems. The role involves developing, maintaining, and supporting mainframe-based card processing applications in a banking environment. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in COBOL, CICS, and JCL, along with exposure to SDLC and change management processes.


Key Responsibilities:

Develop, maintain, and enhance Cardlink-based mainframe applications
Write and support COBOL, CICS, Easytrieve, and JCL programs
Work on VSAM, sequential datasets, and NoSQL-based data processing
Support end-to-end card processing functionalities in mainframe environment
Collaborate with QA, business analysts, and support teams for requirement delivery
Perform unit testing, system testing support, and defect fixing
Participate in production support and incident resolution activities
Follow SDLC processes and adhere to change management guidelines
Maintain technical documentation for developed solutions
Required Skills:

3-5 years of experience in mainframe application development
Strong hands-on experience in COBOL, CICS, JCL, and Easytrieve
Experience working on Mainframe z/OS environment
Knowledge of Cardlink or similar card processing systems
Familiarity with VSAM, sequential datasets, and basic NoSQL concepts
Banking domain experience with understanding of SDLC and change management tools
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

Nice-to-Have Skills:

Experience in Cards domain (credit/debit card processing systems)
Exposure to production support in mainframe environments
Knowledge of performance tuning in COBOL/CICS applications
Familiarity with banking transaction processing systems
Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments
Basic understanding of batch processing and scheduling tools