Sr. Mainframe Programmer Analyst

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Job Details

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Ready to elevate your career? Cook Systems, a certified veteran-owned IT consulting firm, has been transforming businesses and careers since 1990. Whether you’re aiming to work with a Fortune 500 company or a small business, we’ve got you covered. 

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Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented Mainframe Developer responsible for system maintenance and enhancements. This role requires designing, developing, and maintaining mainframe applications while collaborating with business and IT teams to meet technical specifications.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain Mainframe applications.
  • Interface with business and IT teams to understand and translate business requirements into technical requirements and application code.
  • Collaborate with IT support teams to ensure successful development and implementation of support and project requirements.
  • Develop and execute unit and integration test plans/scripts to ensure application changes meet technical specifications.
  • Work with the business team for acceptance testing and participate in integration testing.
  • Manage the full System Development Life Cycle.
  • Provide on-call production support as needed.

Required Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in mainframe development.
  • Expert knowledge of COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, and other mainframe technologies.
  • Proficiency with DB2 Utilities (QMF and SPUFI).
  • Strong knowledge of IBM Utilities such as IEBGENER, IDCAMS, ICETOOL, DEBUGGER (CICS and Batch), FILE MANAGER, SORT, Fault Analyzer.
  • Experience in software delivery components including requirements, design, development, and testing.
  • Experience with CHANGEMAN and CONTROL-M Scheduling.
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Familiarity with mainframe software development tools and platforms (z/OS).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be a team player.

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Why Work with Us

At Cook Systems, we don’t just offer jobs—we build futures. Our team is the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to supporting you with benefits that go beyond the basics. We want you to feel secure, valued, and empowered from the very beginning of your journey with us. When you join Cook Systems, here’s what you can look forward to:

  • Your Health, Your Way: Choose from two comprehensive medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, complete with dental and vision coverage. With access to one of the nation’s largest networks, you’ll get the care you need for yourself and your family—wherever life takes you.
  • Peace of Mind, Every Step of the Way: Protect what matters most with life, critical illness, and accident insurance through Unum. Because your loved ones deserve security no matter what the future holds.
  • Flexibility for Life’s Needs: Save money and plan ahead with a Flexible Spending Account and Daycare FSA through Navia, helping you manage healthcare and dependent care expenses on your terms.
  • Bridging the Gaps: Unexpected costs? No problem. Our Health Gap Insurance through Sunlife helps ensure you’re covered when it counts.
  • Your Future Starts Now: Dream big with our 401(k) retirement plan through The Standard. After just six months, you will be eligible to participate, because your future deserves a strong foundation.

At Cook Systems, you’re not just another employee—you’re a vital member of our team. Here, your ideas matter, your contributions shine, and your career will thrive. Together, we innovate, grow, and celebrate success every step of the way. Are you ready to be part of something bigger? Let’s build the future together at Cook Systems.

 

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