Sopra SteriaCICS Technical Lead
Sopra Steria is hiring a CICS Technical Lead in Chennai, India. Level rates it ; you can apply on Sopra Steria.
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- Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
- The posting mentions Cics, Cobol and Jcl among its tools and skills.
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- Sopra Steria has 2,000+ other open roles on Level.
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Develop, maintain, and support mainframe applications using CICS, COBOL, and VSAM technologies.
About Sopra Steria
Sopra Steria, a major Tech player in Europe with 51,000 employees in nearly 30 countries, is recognised for its consulting, digital services and solutions. It helps its clients drive their digital transformation and obtain tangible and sustainable benefits. The Group provides end-to-end solutions to make large companies and organisations more competitive by combining in-depth knowledge of a wide range of business sectors and innovative technologies with a collaborative approach. Sopra Steria places people at the heart of everything it does and is committed to putting digital to work for its clients in order to build a positive future for all. In 2025, the Group generated revenues of €5.6 billion.
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Experience : 6 Years to 8 Years
Location : Chennai (Siruseri)
Shift Timing : UK Shift
Mandatory Skill : COBOL, JCL, VSAM and CICS
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer (CICS as major experience) with strong analytical and technical skills. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in mainframe technologies and be comfortable working in a shift-based environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and support applications using CICS and VSAM
- Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
- Perform coding, testing, debugging, and implementation of mainframe applications
- Ensure high performance, reliability, and scalability of applications
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver quality solutions
- Participate in production support and resolve issues within defined SLAs
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience in CICS and VSAM
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Solid understanding of mainframe application development
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Willingness to work in rotational shifts
Good to Have Skills
- Experience in the Retail domain
- Exposure to Agile methodologies
- Experience working with services/APIs
B.E / B.Tech / M.E / M.Tech / MCA
Need candidates with 6 years of experience as expected by the customer. Should be willing to work in both Dev and Support.
At our organization, we are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.
All of our positions are open to people with disabilities.
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