Mainframe Developer

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2

Skills

mainframe

Job Details

Job Title: Mainframe Developer

Location: Dallas, TX
Job Type: W2 Contract


Experience 10+ Yrs

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Mainframe Developer to join our IT team. You will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing COBOL-based applications running on IBM Mainframe systems. The ideal candidate has strong experience in mainframe technologies and understands the importance of reliability, performance, and scalability in enterprise applications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, code, test, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, and CICS.

  • Analyze user requirements and system specifications to create technical solutions.

  • Perform unit testing and assist in integration and system testing.

  • Debug and resolve production issues in a timely manner.

  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting for mainframe applications.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business analysts, QA, and other developers.

  • Participate in code reviews and ensure coding standards and best practices are followed.

  • Document code changes, technical processes, and systems.

Required Skills & Qualifications

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

  • 3+ years of experience in mainframe application development.

  • Strong hands-on experience in:

    • COBOL

    • JCL (Job Control Language)

    • CICS (Customer Information Control System)

    • VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method)

    • DB2

    • TSO/ISPF

  • Experience with debugging tools such as Xpediter, File-AID, or IBM Debug Tool.

  • Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile/Waterfall methodologies.

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

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