What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mainframe Developer / Technical Lead (COBOL) - Onsite position at NTT DATA, Inc.?
Req ID: 384924
NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.
We are currently seeking a Senior Mainframe Developer / Technical Lead (COBOL) - Onsite to join our team in Nashville, Tennessee (US-TN), United States (US).
Senior Mainframe Developer / Technical Lead (COBOL)
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Mainframe Developer / Technical Lead to provide technical leadership for enterprise mainframe applications supporting high-volume, mission-critical transaction processing. This role combines hands-on development, solution architecture, mentoring, and platform modernization to deliver reliable, scalable solutions that support key business initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
What You'll Bring
Pay Transparency
Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $92,408-$213,906. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.
This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.
Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client's needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, ;br>
NTT DATA endeavors to make ;/strong> accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at ;/strong>. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. For Pay Transparency information, please click here
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NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.
We are currently seeking a Senior Mainframe Developer / Technical Lead (COBOL) - Onsite to join our team in Nashville, Tennessee (US-TN), United States (US).
Senior Mainframe Developer / Technical Lead (COBOL)
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Mainframe Developer / Technical Lead to provide technical leadership for enterprise mainframe applications supporting high-volume, mission-critical transaction processing. This role combines hands-on development, solution architecture, mentoring, and platform modernization to deliver reliable, scalable solutions that support key business initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and support of enterprise mainframe applications.
- Provide technical leadership and mentor developers while promoting engineering best practices.
- Design and maintain scalable architecture for high-volume, data-intensive systems.
- Establish and enforce development standards, code quality, and technical direction.
- Evaluate existing applications and recommend enhancements to improve performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Partner with Infrastructure and Operations teams to plan upgrades, optimize system performance, and resolve production issues.
- Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions and improve customer experience.
- Participate in architecture reviews, code reviews, unit testing, production support, and troubleshooting.
- Identify technical risks, recommend solutions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- 8 years of experience developing enterprise applications using COBOL, DB2, VSAM, and JCL.
- 5 years of experience with CICS, including knowledge of Dynamic Transaction Routing.
- Experience with DB2 utilities, File-AID, scheduling tools, and debugging tools.
- Strong understanding of distributed applications and systems integration.
- Experience supporting high-volume, fault-tolerant, mission-critical systems.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex production issues and optimize application performance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks and implement effective solutions.
- Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring development teams.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with technical and business stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within Brokerage, Capital Markets, Banking, or Financial Services.
- Experience with platform modernization and performance optimization initiatives.
- Experience working with geographically distributed Agile teams.
What You'll Bring
- Strong technical leadership with a hands-on development approach.
- Expertise in designing and supporting scalable enterprise mainframe applications.
- A passion for mentoring engineers and driving technical excellence.
- A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on quality, reliability, and operational excellence.
Pay Transparency
Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $92,408-$213,906. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.
This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.
Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client's needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, ;br>
NTT DATA endeavors to make ;/strong> accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at ;/strong>. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. For Pay Transparency information, please click here
#LI-NorthAmerica
Salary : $92,408 - $213,906