Mainframe Developer-Retail Domain -On our W2

Mainframe Developer-Retail Domain

Rate $55 on W2

Location - Bentonville AR Onsite Requirement - Y/N- Y Number of days onsite - 5 Days

Only W2 Candidates required, No glider needed for this role

• Mandatory Areas
  Must Have Skills - Mainframe Developer
  Skill 1 - 10 + Years of exp Overall, Mainframe ,DC2
  Skill 2 - 6+ Years of Exp in COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2
  Skill 3- Retail domain experience is a plus
  
  
  Mainframe, DC2 Experience in Retail domain
  
  We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with strong DC2 (Distribution Center) functional knowledge and proven experience in the Retail domain, ideally with exposure to large-scale retail environments
  
  This role involves supporting, enhancing, and modernizing Mainframe-based logistics, warehouse management, and supply chain systems.
  
  Key Responsibilities
• Develop, enhance, and maintain applications on IBM Mainframe technologies (COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2, CICS).
• Work on DC2 / Warehousing / Distribution Center applications, including inbound/outbound processing, order fulfillment, shipping, and inventory control.
• Analyze complex business requirements related to retail distribution and convert them into scalable technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring SLAs and operational stability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams product owners, QA, architects, and business SMEs across retail operations.
• Participate in system modernization and migration efforts (if applicable).
• Create technical documentation, conduct peer reviews, and support deployments.
  Optimize Mainframe jobs and improve application performance.
• Ensure data integrity, compliance, and adherence to best practices for retail supply chain systems.

Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of hands-on experience in Mainframe technologies:

COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2, CICS, TSO/ISPF.

Strong functional knowledge of DC2 / Distribution Center processes:

ASN processing, pick/pack/ship workflows, warehouse inventory, replenishment.





Experience working in Retail domain applications

Ability to analyze batch cycles, optimize JCL, and troubleshoot job failures.

Experience with integration between Mainframe systems and downstream applications (e.g., WMS, OMS, transportation).

Strong debugging and problem-solving skills in production and QA environments.

Excellent communication skills working with global teams