Introduction

The IBM CIO Technology Platform Transformation team plays a crucial role in modernizing and optimizing IBM's technology infrastructure and platforms. The team aims to power AI-enabled experiences through AI-first technology platforms that enable and streamline existing processes, enhance security, and improve user experience by leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cloud computing.

Driving the adoption of emerging technologies to optimize and automate various business functions, keeping an AI-first approach with a Digital Experience.

Enable Best in Class IT with Enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive information and maintain regulatory compliance.

Modernizing legacy systems and integrating disparate applications to improve interoperability and reduce technical debt.

Collaborating with other departments and teams to align technology efforts with broader corporate objectives.

Providing guidance and expertise on technology trends, best practices, and standards.

This Group comprises professionals with diverse backgrounds in software engineering, data science, network architecture, and security. By fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, the team strives to achieve its mission of making IBM the most productive company in the world.

Your Role And Responsibilities

CIO Identity is seeking a Mainframe Developer. You will play a crucial role in managing, develop, and maintain mainframe applications/processes using languages like COBOL, PL/I, REXX or Assembler. This role requires strong technical expertise in mainframe databases such as DB2 or IMS, including data modelling and SQL query development. Experience in Identity is a plus.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain mainframe applications/processes using languages like COBOL, PL/I, REXX or Assembler.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Work with mainframe databases such as DB2 or IMS, including data modeling and SQL query development.
• Identify and resolve issues in code through debugging and comprehensive testing methodologies.
• Optimize existing code for better performance and efficiency.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for systems, processes, and code.
• Work closely with the team members, requestors, and other stakeholders to ensure project alignment with business needs.
• Provide ongoing support and maintenance for existing mainframe applications/process.
• Assist in migrating legacy systems to newer platforms or integrating with modern applications.
• Ensure applications comply with security standards and protocols.
  
  

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Proficiency in COBOL, PL/I, Assembler, or similar languages.
• Familiarity with mainframe tools and utilities like JCL, CICS, and VSAM.
• Experience with DB2, IMS, or similar databases, including SQL.
• Ability to write accurate and maintainable code with a focus on quality.
• Knowledge of testing methodologies and tools relevant to mainframe.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., SLCM, Git) for code management.
  
  

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Experience with RACF programs and understanding of the security practices.
• Understanding of primary and secondary IAM tasks
• Basic knowledge of Scheduling tools and batch processing
• Understanding of SYSPLEX environment and communication between LPARs.