Host Developer - Fresher (WFH)

About the job: Host Developer (IBM Mainframe) Remote, India | 6 months contract with possible extension We are seeking an experienced Host Developer to join our team remotely from anywhere in India. This role is ideal for a skilled IBM Mainframe professional who thrives in enterprise environments, enjoys working across technical and business teams, and has a passion for delivering reliable, high-quality solutions. Key Responsibilities • Develop, maintain, and enhance IBM Mainframe applications and batch processes. • Analyze, understand, and safely modify existing legacy codebases. • Perform impact assessments across interconnected systems and applications. • Design, develop, test, and support solutions using COBOL, JCL, DB2, and CICS. • Manage file processing, sorting, and large-volume data handling using DFSORT/Syncsort. • Support secure file transfer processes using SFTP. • Collaborate with development, testing, operations, and business teams to deliver successful outcomes. • Contribute to service transition activities, release management, change management, and operational support. • Produce clear technical documentation and implementation guides. • Act as an integrator and coordinator across multiple teams when required to ensure successful delivery. • Support incident resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous service improvement initiatives. Required Skills & Experience • Strong hands-on experience in IBM Mainframe Development. • Excellent knowledge of: • COBOL • JCL • DB2 • CICS • Experience with DFSORT/Syncsort, file handling, sorting, and high-volume batch processing. • Good understanding of SFTP and secure data transfer mechanisms. • Experience working within structured delivery environments with formal testing and release processes. • Knowledge of service transition, batch scheduling, and operational support models. • Ability to perform impact analysis across complex, interconnected systems. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Experience working with legacy applications and implementing well-documented enhancements. • Understanding of secure coding practices, resilience, and operational risk management. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Who can apply: Only those candidates can apply who: • are Computer Science Engineering students Salary: Competitive salary Experience: No experience required Deadline: 2035-01-01 00:00:00