Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Bengaluru
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Mainframe Developer to join our Bangalore-based engineering team to support the development, enhancement, and modernization of critical enterprise applications. This role is suited for a professional who can take ownership of end-to-end delivery, lead projects, and contribute to architectural and design decisions. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in mainframe technologies, the ability to mentor team members, and actively engage with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable and efficient solutions.
A curious mindset, problem-solving attitude, and willingness to continuously learn are key to success in this role.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, testing, and maintenance of applications using COBOL, CICS, VSAM, IDMS, and SORT utilities
Own and drive end-to-end delivery of projects and enhancements, ensuring quality and timeliness
Provide technical design solutions aligned with business requirements and system architecture
Collaborate with senior team members and business stakeholders to understand requirements and propose effective solutions
Mentor and guide junior developers, conduct code reviews, and promote best practices
Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex production issues, ensuring minimal business impact
Contribute to API and integration initiatives as part of modernization efforts
Participate in and support release planning, deployment, and post-production validation
Participate in an on-call support rotation, including occasional weekends or off-hours
Ensure adherence to development standards, documentation, and compliance requirements
Collaborate effectively with global teams, including onshore and cross-functional partners
Required Qualifications
5–8 years of experience in mainframe application development
Strong hands-on expertise in:
COBOL
CICS
VSAM
IDMS
SORT utilities
Strong understanding of batch and online processing systems
Proven experience in technical design, solutioning, and system analysis
Experience leading development efforts or owning modules/projects end-to-end
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Effective communication skills with the ability to interact with business stakeholders and global teams
Demonstrated ability to mentor team members and foster collaboration
Flexible, adaptable, and proactive mindset with a strong ownership attitude
Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to RPG
Experience with Lotus Notes application development
Understanding of API development, integration, or modernization strategies
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
Strong experience in production support and incident management
Work Environment
Location:
Bangalore, India
Hybrid work model:
Combination of onsite and remote work (as defined by team needs)
Participation in a shared on-call rotation
What Success Looks Like
Successfully leads projects and delivers high-quality, scalable solutions
Provides effective design solutions aligned with business needs
Acts as a technical mentor and go-to person for the offshore team
Demonstrates strong ownership and accountability in delivery and production support
Engages proactively with business stakeholders and adds value in discussions
Continuously learns, explores new approaches, and drives problem-solving initiatives
Contributes to team success, system stability, and modernization efforts
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