Senior Mainframe Application Developer (Production Support)

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent

Skills

IBM DB2
IBM Mainframe
JCL
CA-7
CICS
COBOL
z/OS
VSAM
Changeman

Job Details

Position: Senior Mainframe Application Developer (Production Support)
Location: Wilmington, DE
Work Type: 5 Days Onsite (Open to Non-local Candidates)
Experience: 8+ Years

Are you a seasoned Mainframe Developer with a strong background in production support and core IBM technologies? We're hiring a Senior Mainframe Application Developer to join our team in Wilmington, DE. If you're passionate about solving real-time production issues and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide hands-on support and development using IBM-Z/OS COBOL, CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ, VSAM, JCL, CA7, Changeman, and other mainframe utilities.
  • Deliver high-quality solutions through strong debugging, analytical, and troubleshooting skills in large enterprise applications.
  • Take ownership of production support tasks, including on-call rotation (weekends included).
  • Participate in incident resolution, root cause analysis, and performance tuning across regions.
  • Ensure application stability, resiliency, and security in compliance with enterprise best practices.
  • Collaborate within large Agile/CI-CD teams and contribute to an innovative delivery culture.

Required Skills:

  • 8+ years of experience in Mainframe technologies
  • Proficiency in:
    • IBM-Z/OS COBOL
    • CICS, DB2, IMS, IBM MQ
    • VSAM, JCL, CA7, Changeman
  • Strong knowledge of IBM mainframe utilities and batch job management
  • Experience with production support, incident handling, and performance analysis
  • Familiarity with Agile/CI-CD methodologies and SDLC practices
  • Domain knowledge in Banking or Cards (preferred)
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