Cobol / Mainframe Developer

Remote • Posted 6 days ago • Updated 6 days ago
Contract W2
Remote
$45 - $55/hr
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Job Details

Skills

  • cobol
  • mainframe
  • JCL
  • VSAM
  • CICS
  • IBM z/OS

Summary

COBOL / Mainframe Dev - Mainframe Developer role to analyze the requirements and coordinate the design to build, test and deliver the code for Mainframe applications.

This role is responsible for deliverables across all stages of the development life cycle.

Mainframe Architectures

Mainframe Hardware Mainframe/Cobol Rules Mining

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, maintain, and enhance applications using COBOL.

  • Develop batch and online programs within IBM z/OS environment.

  • Work with CICS for online transaction processing.

  • Develop and maintain batch processing using JCL.

  • Perform database development and support using IBM Db2 or VSAM datasets.

  • Analyze business requirements and convert them into technical design specifications.

  • Perform program coding, unit testing, debugging, and system testing.

  • Support production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement fixes.

  • Maintain technical documentation and system design artifacts.

  • Participate in system upgrades, modernization, and migration initiatives.

  • Collaborate with business analysts, QA teams, and operations teams.


Required Technical Skills

Mainframe Technologies

  • COBOL Programming

  • CICS Online Programming

  • JCL Development

  • VSAM File Handling

  • IBM z/OS environment

Database & Tools

  • DB2 SQL Programming

  • File processing and batch jobs

  • Debugging and performance tuning

Development Practices

  • SDLC methodologies

  • Change management processes

  • Code reviews and documentation


Preferred Skills

  • Experience with Mainframe modernization projects

  • Knowledge of APIs or distributed system integration

  • Experience with Agile development environments

  • Exposure to Java or cloud integration

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 91135579
  • Position Id: 8897242
  • Posted 6 days ago
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