Role: Mainframe z/OS Developer
Location: Remote
Duration: 12 months
Note: candidates meet the residency requirements (Last 5 years in the US with no more than 6 months
out of the country).
Required Experience
5+ years of hands-on experience with COBOL programming on IBM z/OS.
Proficiency in JCL, VSAM, DB2, IMS, and CICS.
Experience in mainframe migration projects or modernization initiatives is preferred.
Familiarity with mainframe communication tools such as CICS and mainframe security protocols,
including RACF.
Technical Skills
Must be proficient in JCL, COBOL, VSAM, and CICS.
Strong knowledge of batch processing and online transaction processing.
Must have experience with IBM utilities, TSO/ISPF, and Abend-AID.
Experience with Control-D, Control-M, File-AID
Knowledge of best practices in mainframe migration planning, including risk assessment and
resource management.
Familiarity with AI/ML tools (CoPilot, WatsonX, ReDux, others) for code analysis, pattern
recognition, or modernization support.
Understanding of AI-driven code refactoring platforms/products and the ability to leverage AI to
improve testing, documentation, and process optimization.
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, especially for collaborating on mainframe
integration with Java developers and migration planning.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment with a focus on quality and attention to
detail.
Preferred
Experience with DevOps practices on mainframes, including tools like Jenkins and Git.
Prior experience with performance tuning on mainframe systems
Prior experience with ServiceNow
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