Software Engineer III - Mainframe

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Job Family: Software Engineering

About the Role

At JP Morgan Chase, we are at the forefront of transforming the financial services industry through innovative technology solutions. As a Software Engineer III - Mainframe in our Bengaluru, Karnataka team, you will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering market-leading technology products that power our global banking operations. In this seasoned position within an agile team, you will leverage your expertise in mainframe technologies to build secure, scalable systems that handle trillions in transactions daily, ensuring compliance with stringent financial regulations and driving operational excellence. Your responsibilities will include developing and maintaining core mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, and CICS, while optimizing performance for high-volume financial processing. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including risk, compliance, and product stakeholders, to translate business needs into robust technical implementations. This role demands a deep understanding of legacy systems and their integration with modern cloud-native architectures, contributing to JP Morgan Chase's ongoing modernization efforts in the competitive financial landscape. We value engineers who thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about innovation in financial technology. Joining our team means access to cutting-edge tools, continuous learning opportunities, and the chance to impact millions of customers worldwide. If you are ready to advance your career at one of the world's leading financial institutions, apply today to help shape the future of banking at JP Morgan Chase.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain mainframe-based applications using COBOL, JCL, and related technologies to support JP Morgan Chase's financial systems
• Collaborate with agile teams to deliver secure and scalable technology products that meet regulatory requirements in the financial services industry
• Analyze and optimize mainframe code for performance, ensuring high availability for mission-critical banking operations
• Implement and test enhancements to core banking platforms, integrating with modern distributed systems where necessary
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in mainframe environments, minimizing downtime for global financial transactions
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices for secure coding in a highly regulated environment
• Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions for risk management and compliance systems
• Mentor junior engineers on mainframe technologies and agile processes
• Stay updated on emerging mainframe tools and contribute to innovation in legacy system modernization at JP Morgan Chase

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong proficiency in mainframe technologies including COBOL, JCL, and CICS
• Experience working in agile methodologies and cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver secure, scalable technology solutions
• Knowledge of financial services regulations and data security standards
• Proven track record of troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline
• Experience with IBM z/OS mainframe environment and DB2 databases
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines in mainframe development
• Prior work in the banking or financial services sector
• Certifications such as IBM Certified Mainframe Developer

Required Skills

• Expertise in COBOL programming and mainframe assembly
• Proficiency in JCL, VSAM, and CICS transaction processing
• Knowledge of IBM z/OS operating system and utilities
• Experience with DB2 relational database management
• Understanding of agile and scrum methodologies
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Familiarity with financial data security and compliance (e.g., PCI DSS, SOX)
• Skills in performance tuning and debugging mainframe applications
• Basic knowledge of Java or modern languages for hybrid integrations
• Attention to detail in high-stakes financial environments
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
• Experience with version control systems like Git for mainframe code

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
• Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Employee stock purchase plan and financial wellness programs
• Flexible work arrangements and wellness initiatives
• Global mobility support for career growth within JP Morgan Chase

JP Morgan Chase is an equal opportunity employer.