Mainframe COBOL Developer (W2 POSITION, NEED ONLY VISA INDEPENDENT & LOCAL ONLY)

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Communication
Attention To Detail
Batch Processing
Billing
Mainframe
Management
Data Link Layer
IBM DB2
Information Technology
JCL
Job Scheduling
CA-7
COBOL
Collaboration
Computer Science
Conflict Resolution
Software Troubleshooting
Specification Gathering
Testing
VSAM
Version Control
Endevor
Problem Solving
Production Support
Software Management
System Testing

Job Details

Job Title:- Mainframe COBOL Developer
Location:- ALPHARETTA, GA/ BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ & CAPE CORAL, FL (ONSITE & LOCAL ONLY)
Duration:- 9 months contract to hire

Job Description

The Role

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, DB2, VSAM, and JCL.
  • Provide support for development and testing environments to ensure smooth application deployment.
  • Manage L2 production support for mainframe applications, troubleshooting issues and providing timely resolutions.
  • Utilize Broadcom tools (CA7, Endeavor, etc.) for job scheduling, version control, and application management.
  • Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather requirements and implement solutions that meet business needs.
  • Conduct code reviews and participate in system testing to ensure high-quality deliverables.
  • Document technical specifications and maintain detailed records of system configurations and changes.
  • Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in mainframe technologies and tools.

Requirements:

You are:

  • 8-12 years of experience in mainframe development and support.
  • Proficiency in COBOL, DB2, VSAM, JCL, and Batch processing.
  • Experience with Broadcom tools such as CA7 and Endevor is highly desirable.
  • Strong understanding of core acquiring/processing business domains, including client settlement, interchange settlement, clearing/funding, billing, and disputes.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.

It would be great if you also had:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
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