Sr. Mainframe developer

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Skills

COBOL
CICS
JCL
DB2
TSO
VSAM
DB2 (Z/OS)
DB2 SQL
Stored Procedures
Endevor
QMF
SPUFI
FILEAID
CA Tools
XPEDITOR
CA-Intertest
X/PTR
Zeke
Job Scheduler Tools
Agile
Waterfall
CA-Easytrieve/Plus
PowerPoint
System Testing
Business Requirement Analysis
Communication Skills
Time Management Skills
Microsoft Office
Word
Excel

Job Details

Job: Senior Mainframe Developer

Location: Raleigh, NC


The Senior Mainframe Developer will support several mission-critical systems and processes, providing technical expertise for ongoing interface operations, inquiry-only applications, the Child Placement and Payment System (CPPS), and Central Registry applications for the Child Welfare program.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead data conversion efforts and implement application enhancements based on evolving business needs.

  • Diagnose and resolve application issues and provide production support.

  • Work with technologies such as CICS, COBOL, DB2, JCL, VSAM, stored procedures, and other mainframe tools.

  • Perform senior-level business and systems analysis, modeling and design, and programming using COBOL, CICS, and DB2.

  • Participate in effort estimation, consulting, and planning for system modifications and enhancements.

  • Monitor technical activities to ensure alignment with schedules, milestones, and deliverables.

  • Provide regular status updates, time reporting, and ensure quality assurance and compliance with organizational standards.

  • Be available for on-call support for nightly batch processes, including weekdays and weekends.

Required Skills:

  • Experience in software development and debugging using mainframe technologies such as COBOL, CICS, JCL, DB2, TSO, and VSAM.

  • Hands-on experience in programming using DB2 (Z/OS), DB2 SQL, and stored procedures.

  • Experience with source code management tools like Endevor.

  • Proficiency with QMF, SPUFI, and FILEAID/CA tools.

  • Strong skills in debugging COBOL/DB2 application code using tools such as XPEDITOR or CA-Intertest.

  • Experience with X/PTR (reporting tool).

  • Familiarity with Zeke or similar job scheduler tools.

  • Experience with structured system development methodologies such as Agile or Waterfall.

  • Ability to understand and gather business requirements, review specifications, develop test cases, and perform unit/system testing.

  • Excellent written and presentation skills using Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

  • Ability to build strong working relationships and partnerships with clients.

  • Ability to translate and communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical users.

  • Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and time management skills.

  • Willingness to participate in on-call support for nightly batch processes.

  • Experience with CA-Easytrieve/Plus.

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