Mainframe Application Developer (COBOL/CICS/DB2)

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Full Time

Skills

CLIST
CICS
COBOL

Job Details

Job Title: Mainframe Application Developer (COBOL/CICS/DB2)
Location: Tampa, FL 
Duration: 12-Month Contract
Visa: Open
Experience Required: 10+ Years (Locals Preferred) 

Position Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned Mainframe Application Developer with extensive experience in COBOL, CICS, DB2, and VSAM to join our development team. The ideal candidate should bring a strong background in building and maintaining complex mainframe applications, particularly in high-availability and transaction-heavy environments. Experience with debugging, batch processing, and integration tools is essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance COBOL-based mainframe applications.

  • Design and implement efficient batch and online processes using CICS, DB2, and VSAM.

  • Utilize MQ (Message Queue) and related tools for data transmission and asynchronous processing.

  • Write and optimize complex DB2 Stored Procedures for application efficiency.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for requirements analysis, solution design, and deployment.

  • Perform debugging using Expeditor, File Aid, and REXX for issue identification and resolution.

  • Schedule, monitor, and support batch jobs using CA-7, NDM, and MFTS.

  • Manage source code and version control using Endevor.

  • Create and maintain scripts using CLIST and REXX to automate workflows.

  • Support integration and file transfer protocols including sFTP, XML-based interfaces, and NDM file transfer tools.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 10+ years of mainframe application development experience using COBOL.

  • 7+ years hands-on experience with CICS, DB2, and VSAM in large-scale applications.

  • Strong working knowledge of MQ, Stored Procedures, and online/batch processing systems.

  • Proficiency with Expeditor, File Aid, Endevor, and CA-7.

  • Exposure to file and job transfer tools like NDM, MFTS, sFTP.

  • Familiarity with scripting languages such as REXX and CLIST.

  • Experience working with XML, JSON, and other data interchange formats is a plus.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.

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