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Cognizant

Mainframe Technical Lead

Toronto, ON, Canada

The annual salary for this position is between CAD 95K and CAD 112K, depending on the successful candidate’s experience and other qualifications. · Full-time

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Pay: The annual salary for this position is between CAD 95K and CAD 112K, depending on the successful candidate’s experience and other qualifications.
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 6, 2026
Experience: 8–10 years of hands-on Mainframe development experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 7, 2026

Original job description

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Mainframe Technical Lead to join our team supporting a leading banking client. This full-time position is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and follows a hybrid work model. The successful candidate will bring 8–12 years of Mainframe development experience and provide technical leadership across application development, production support, and delivery activities.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze business requirements and prepare technical design specifications.
Design, develop, test, and maintain Mainframe applications using COBOL, DB2, JCL, and VSAM.
Develop and modify batch and online processing programs to meet business requirements.
Create, maintain, and troubleshoot JCLs, PROCs, and batch schedules.
Write complex DB2 SQL queries and optimize database performance.
Perform impact analysis, code reviews, unit testing, system testing, and production implementation.
Support production incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement permanent fixes.
Use TSO/ISPF, SDSF, File-AID, SPUFI, and other Mainframe tools for development and debugging.
Collaborate with business analysts, testing teams, and stakeholders throughout the SDLC.
Prepare technical documentation, implementation plans, and operational procedures.
Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and release activities.
Mentor junior developers and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
8–10 years of hands-on Mainframe development experience.
Strong programming expertise in COBOL.
Extensive experience with DB2 database design, SQL development, and performance tuning.
Strong knowledge of JCL, VSAM, and Mainframe batch processing.
Hands-on experience with TSO/ISPF and Mainframe utilities.
Working knowledge of SAS for reporting, data analysis, and processing.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Endevor, File-AID, Abend-AID, Expeditor, Control-M, and ChangeMan.
Exposure to Mainframe modernization initiatives.
Experience in banking, financial services, insurance, or retail environments.
Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Experience with application support, incident management, and release management.

Why Apply?

We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Salary And Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between CAD 95K and CAD 112K, depending on the successful candidate’s experience and other qualifications.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term and short-term disability
Paid parental leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Important Disclaimers

Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until November 7, 2026. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as the posting may close sooner if a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is identified.

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Responsibilities

Lead Mainframe application development, production support, and delivery, including designing, developing, testing, and maintaining COBOL, DB2, JCL, and VSAM applications. Analyze requirements, troubleshoot incidents, optimize database performance, coordinate across SDLC teams, document implementation procedures, and mentor junior developers.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 8–10 years of hands-on Mainframe development experience, with strong COBOL, DB2/SQL, JCL, VSAM, and Mainframe utilities expertise. Candidates should also have SAS knowledge, strong analytical and communication skills, and preferably experience with relevant Mainframe tools, Agile methods, and application support or release management.

Skills

COBOL
DB2
SQL
JCL
VSAM
Mainframe Batch Processing
TSO/ISPF
SAS
Performance Tuning
Production Support
Incident Management
Root Cause Analysis
Agile/Scrum
Technical Leadership
Application Development
System Testing

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
401(k) Plan And Contributions
Long-Term Disability
Short-Term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Discretionary Annual Incentive Program

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Keywords

Mainframe
COBOL
DB2
SQL
JCL
VSAM
SAS
TSO/ISPF
SDSF
File-AID
SPUFI
Endevor
Abend-AID
Expeditor
Control-M
ChangeMan
Mainframe Modernization
Batch Processing
Database Design
Performance Tuning
Production Support
Incident Management
Root Cause Analysis
Release Management
Agile/Scrum
Technical Design
Code Reviews
System Testing
Banking
Application Development

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