Mainframe Developer

Overview

Remote
70 - 90
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
No Travel Required
Unable to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

Collaboration
Agile
Analytical Skill
CA-7
Conflict Resolution
Database
CICS
COBOL
Changeman
Communication
Computer Science
BMC Control-M
Banking
Batch Processing
CA Workload Automation AE
Debugging
Documentation
Endevor
Financial Services
IBM DB2
Performance Tuning
Problem Solving
Production Support
Job Scheduling
Mainframe
Management
Migration
JCL
IBM IMS
IBM Mainframe
ISPF
Information Technology
Insurance
Quality Assurance
Rexx
Scheduling
TSO
Unit Testing
VSAM
Version Control
Waterfall

Job Details

Job Title: Mainframe Developer
Employment Type: W2
Experience Required: 12+ Years

Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer to design, develop, and support enterprise mainframe applications. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with IBM mainframe technologies and a proven ability to support mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, enhance, and maintain COBOL applications on IBM mainframe systems.

  • Write and manage JCL for batch processing and scheduling.

  • Work with DB2 databases for data access and performance tuning.

  • Develop and support CICS online transactions.

  • Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

  • Perform unit testing, debugging, and production support.

  • Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.

  • Collaborate with business analysts, QA, and infrastructure teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 8–12+ years of experience as a Mainframe Developer.

  • Strong expertise in COBOL, JCL, DB2, and CICS.

  • Experience with VSAM, TSO/ISPF, and mainframe utilities.

  • Familiarity with job scheduling tools such as CA-7, Control-M, or Autosys.

  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

  • Experience working in Agile or Waterfall environments.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in banking, financial services, insurance, or government projects.

  • Knowledge of IMS/DB, REXX, or source control tools (Endevor, Changeman).

  • Exposure to mainframe modernization or migration initiatives.

  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Education

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

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