Overview
On Site
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
No Travel Required
Skills
CICS
Cloud Computing
Changeman
Communication
COBOL
Computer Science
Banking
Data Quality
Continuous Delivery
Continuous Integration
Conflict Resolution
Data Migration
Endevor
DevOps
Documentation
FOCUS
Extract
Transform
Load
Flowchart
Financial Services
IBM IMS
IBM
IBM Spufi
IT Management
Impact Analysis
Information Technology
Informatica
JCL
Mainframe
ITIL
Mainframe QA
Performance Tuning
Insurance
IBM DB2
Production Support
QMF
PL/I
Quality Assurance
Problem Solving
Regulatory Compliance
Regression Testing
Technical Writing
Root Cause Analysis
Software Development Methodology
Scrum
Testing
SoapUI
Waterfall
SQL
Web Services
Workflow
Debugging
Xpediter
VSAM
Job Details
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Senior Mainframe Developer / Programmer and Tester with over 12+ years of experience in design, development, maintenance, testing, and production support of enterprise mainframe applications. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, VSAM, and z/OS, and have strong analytical skills for debugging, performance tuning, and impact analysis in large-scale, mission-critical environments on IBM mainframe systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze, design, and develop complex mainframe applications using IBM mainframe technologies: COBOL, DB2, JCL, CICS, VSAM on z/OS.
- Develop and execute unit, integration, system, and regression testing strategies with a focus on quality and performance.
- Perform impact analysis, code reviews, and provide production support including root cause analysis of job failures and system issues.
- Collaborate with business analysts, QA, and cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver robust solutions.
- Implement change requests, enhancements, and bug fixes in adherence to SDLC processes.
- Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and provide technical leadership to junior team members.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, system flowcharts, and functional specifications.
- Utilize tools such as XPEDITOR, File-AID, QMF, SPUFI, Control-M, Changeman, and Endevor for development and support.
- Ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance in all deliverables.
- Work efficiently in z/OS environments and understand core IBM mainframe system utilities and subsystems.
Must-Have Skills:
- Strong experience in IBM z/OS mainframe environment
- Expertise in COBOL, JCL, DB2 (SQL), CICS, VSAM
- Proficiency in mainframe testing including use of test tools (e.g., XPEDITOR, File-AID)
- Deep knowledge of SDLC, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies
- Production support experience with problem-solving and debugging capabilities
- Familiarity with IBM utilities and batch scheduling tools such as Control-M
- Strong working knowledge of SPUFI, QMF, File Manager, Changeman
- Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills
Good-to-Have Skills:
- Experience with IMS-DB, PL/I, or Assembler
- Knowledge of ETL workflows, Informatica, or data migration strategies
- Familiarity with DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud migration for legacy systems
- Understanding of integration tools, Web Services, SOAPUI, and APIs
- Domain experience in banking, insurance, or financial services
Educational Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Relevant certifications (e.g., IBM Certified Mainframe Professional, ITIL, Agile Scrum Master) are a plus
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