Virtusa
# Mainframe Lead DeveloperWilmington, Delaware, United States**Posted on: 19-11-2025**Mainframe Lead Developer#### Job descriptionDesign code test and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL JCL DB2 CICS VSAM and IBM MQ
Develop and support batch and online processes including job streams transaction systems and message driven programs
Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications
Participate in the full software development lifecycle SDLC including design development testing deployment and support
Troubleshoot application issues and provide timely resolutions including root cause analysis and corrective action planning
Optimize mainframe code and database access for performance and scalability
Work with system analysts QA testers and infrastructure teams to ensure system integrity and quality
Maintain accurate and up to date documentation of technical designs codebases and processes
Support production jobs and on call troubleshooting as required
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems or related field or equivalent experience
1 3 years of hands on experience with the following mainframe technologies
COBOL batch and online
JCL Job Control Language
CICS Customer Information Control System
DB2
VSAM Virtual Storage Access Method
IBM MQ Message Queueing
Familiarity with tools such as TSO ISPF File AID Abend AID and version control e g Endevor or Changeman
Strong analytical and debugging skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Good communication skills for collaboration with business analysts and QA teams
Experience with mainframe modernization or integration with distributed cloud systems
Familiarity with DevOps practices or tools in the mainframe environment
Exposure to agile delivery methodologies
Experience in banking insurance or other high volume transaction systems.Primary LocationWilmington, Delaware, United StatesPrimary SkillsCOBOL, JCL, VSAMYears of Experience7# About VirtusaTeamwork, quality of life, professional and personal development: values that Virtusa is proud to embody. When you join us, you join a team of 27,000 people globally that cares about your growth — one that seeks to provide you with exciting projects, opportunities and work with state of the art technologies throughout your career with us.
Great minds, great potential: it all comes together at Virtusa. We value collaboration and the team environment of our company, and seek to provide great minds with a dynamic place to nurture new ideas and foster excellence.
Virtusa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive fair and impartial treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or on any other basis which is protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government-issued ID during each interview. All candidates must be authorized to work in the USA.Yes, you can. Virtusa gives you the flexibility to apply for multiple open positions that excite you about your future and align to your experience and career goals.Our team of recruiters will review your application, relevant job experience, and skills to appropriately align it to our open jobs. From there, the recruitment team will contact the qualified candidate to start the interview process.Check your downloads folder for files and implementation instructions.Assets are now available in your profile for future editing and use. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Develop and support batch and online processes including job streams transaction systems and message driven programs
Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications
Participate in the full software development lifecycle SDLC including design development testing deployment and support
Troubleshoot application issues and provide timely resolutions including root cause analysis and corrective action planning
Optimize mainframe code and database access for performance and scalability
Work with system analysts QA testers and infrastructure teams to ensure system integrity and quality
Maintain accurate and up to date documentation of technical designs codebases and processes
Support production jobs and on call troubleshooting as required
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems or related field or equivalent experience
1 3 years of hands on experience with the following mainframe technologies
COBOL batch and online
JCL Job Control Language
CICS Customer Information Control System
DB2
VSAM Virtual Storage Access Method
IBM MQ Message Queueing
Familiarity with tools such as TSO ISPF File AID Abend AID and version control e g Endevor or Changeman
Strong analytical and debugging skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Good communication skills for collaboration with business analysts and QA teams
Experience with mainframe modernization or integration with distributed cloud systems
Familiarity with DevOps practices or tools in the mainframe environment
Exposure to agile delivery methodologies
Experience in banking insurance or other high volume transaction systems.Primary LocationWilmington, Delaware, United StatesPrimary SkillsCOBOL, JCL, VSAMYears of Experience7# About VirtusaTeamwork, quality of life, professional and personal development: values that Virtusa is proud to embody. When you join us, you join a team of 27,000 people globally that cares about your growth — one that seeks to provide you with exciting projects, opportunities and work with state of the art technologies throughout your career with us.
Great minds, great potential: it all comes together at Virtusa. We value collaboration and the team environment of our company, and seek to provide great minds with a dynamic place to nurture new ideas and foster excellence.
Virtusa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive fair and impartial treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or on any other basis which is protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government-issued ID during each interview. All candidates must be authorized to work in the USA.Yes, you can. Virtusa gives you the flexibility to apply for multiple open positions that excite you about your future and align to your experience and career goals.Our team of recruiters will review your application, relevant job experience, and skills to appropriately align it to our open jobs. From there, the recruitment team will contact the qualified candidate to start the interview process.Check your downloads folder for files and implementation instructions.Assets are now available in your profile for future editing and use. #J-18808-Ljbffr