Senior Mainframe Developer (DevOps/ Azure)

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Job description

WORK LOCATION: Ha Noi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh, Gia Lai, Nha Trang, Can Tho

ABOUT FPT SOFTWARE

FPT Software, a subsidiary of FPT Group, is a leading global IT service provider headquartered in Vietnam. With 33,000+ employees in 88 offices across 30 countries, we serve 1,100+ clients, including 96 Fortune 500 companies.

We believe diversity fuels innovation and strive to create an inclusive workplace where talents of all backgrounds thrive. We welcome expatriates and international professionals to bring fresh perspectives and help shape the future of technology

JOB OVERVIEW

We are seeking exceptional candidates for the Senior Mainframe position (MF COBOL, DB2/IDMS, VSAM, JCL…) where you will play a key role in large-scale Mainframe Modernization projects. You will be involved in programs aimed at transforming Mainframe systems to modern platforms and technologies, helping clients enhance performance and optimize traditional Mainframe applications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research and develop Mainframe Modernization solutions using MF COBOL, DB2/IDMS, VSAM, JCL and modern technologies such as Cloud computing, DevOps, Microservices, and Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Advise and implement Mainframe system transformation solutions to modern platforms, including migration methodologies, design patterns for legacy applications.
• Survey and design system architecture for Mainframe Modernization projects, including integration with modern systems and performance optimization.
• Conduct requirement analysis and design tool application migration and data migration solutions for legacy applications and databases.
• Provide training and technical support for development teams on Mainframe technology and new techniques related to modernizing legacy systems.
• Collaborate with top-tier Mainframe technology experts on large-scale transformation projects worth millions to hundreds of millions of USD.
• Develop and refine methodologies, strategies, and tools to assist in migrating applications and databases from Mainframe to modern systems.

Your skills and experience

• Experienced Mainframe Developer with strong at least 8 years, recent experience in Job Controlling language (JCL) including utility handling and procedure driven jobs;
• Proficient in writing and executing JCL's and debugging application code issues, JCL abends etc in MF COBOL, DB2/IDMS, VSAM, JCL
• Experience with Azure DevOps practices, Git and GitLab for version control in Azure/other cloud platforms.
• Good to have experience with mainframe migration and modernization tools like Micro Focus Enterprise Server/ Enterprise Developer (eclipse based IDE) for COBOL development and debugging
• Experience in data migrations from mainframe to modern databases would be an advantage.
• Experience in replacing DB2 utilities (e.g., DSNUTILB, IKJEFT01-DSNTIAUL) with SQL Server equivalents
• Should be hands-on in performing analysis, drive decisions on mainframe etc.
• Good communication skills in English enable direct interaction with customers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in optimizing and transforming Mainframe systems.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to advise and lead technical teams. 

Why you'll love working here

• Salary range: $1800 - $2500 
• Performance-based bonuses. Have benefits for working under special working conditions (Example: Working hours are different from the normal working time).
• FPT Care insurance plan tailored for FPT employees.
• Attractive annual summer vacation allowance.
• Sponsored training courses for personal growth and up to 100% coverage for certification costs.
• Global and inclusive workplace with monthly cross-cultural events.
• International exposure and career growth across global locations.
• Work-life balance benefits with a flexible leave policy and annual health check-ups to support employee well-being.