TradV Microfocus Cobol Lead

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Work set-up: 
Hybrid
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Hyderabad (IN)

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MassMutual Ascend Financial Services SME https://MassMutualAscend.com/
501 - 1000 Employees
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Who We Are – MassMutual India

Since 1851, MassMutual’s commitment has always been to help people protect their families, support their communities, and help one another. Therefore, we want to inspire people to Live Mutual. We at MassMutual value diversity and inclusion. We’re people helping people

A career with us means you will work alongside exceptional people and be empowered to reach your professional and personal goals.  Our employees are the foundation of what makes MassMutual a strong, stable, and ethical business.  We seek and value unique and varied perspectives and experiences because we believe we are stronger when all voices are heard. We invite you to bring your bright, innovative ideas to MassMutual as we continue to help millions of Americans rely on each other.

Together, we’re stronger.

Job Description

About the role:


Mainframe Development & Modernization

  • Support TradV modernization, product builds, and administration platform enhancements across Life, DI, and Annuity products.
  • Lead and execute development using COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, and Micro Focus COBOL.
  • Support modernization efforts across hybrid platforms, including Mainframe-to-Cloud transitions.
  • Analyze performance differences between legacy and cloud implementations and drive optimization efforts.

Product Delivery & System Integration

  • Work closely with business analysts, product teams, and architects to translate new product specifications into scalable mainframe system changes.
  • Support multiple product launches annually as part of MassMutual’s Product Manufacturing strategy.
  • Collaborate on cross-platform integration involving Vantage, wMA, and modern cloud-based systems.
  • Partner with developers, QA, and production support teams to ensure seamless delivery across SDLC phases.

Production Support & Operations

  • Provide Tier 2/Tier 3 support for ongoing production issues across TradV systems.
  • Participate in on-call rotations to resolve incidents, triage failures, and address performance issues.
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement permanent solutions to improve platform stability.


Platform Modernization & Cloud Readiness

  • Drive modernization initiatives, including Mainframe-to-Cloud migrations where applicable.
  • Support containerization, DevOps, and CI/CD adoption as modernization progresses.
  • Collaborate with platform, cloud, and DevSecOps teams on secure, compliant infrastructure enablement.

The Ideal Qualifications
Technical Skills (Must Have)

  • COBOL, Micro Focus COBOL, JCL, CICS, VSAM, DB2
  • CA7 and Zena Scheduler
  • Xpeditor, Endevor
  • Java/J2EE knowledge helpful for hybrid work
  • Experience with platform modernization and performance tuning
  • Familiarity with hybrid Mainframe-Cloud architectures

Why Join Us?

We’ve been around since 1851. During our history, we’ve learned a few things about making sure our customers our top priority. In order to meet and exceed their expectations, we must have the best people providing the best thinking, products, and services. To accomplish this, we celebrate an inclusive, vibrant, and diverse culture that encourages growth, openness, and opportunities for everyone. A career with MassMutual, Great Place to Work® certified and India's Best Workplaces in BFSI 2023 - Top 50 organization means you will be part of a strong, stable, and ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits. And your voice will always be heard.

Does this sound like a great fit? Apply today!

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