Mainframe Engineer

Overview

Remote
On Site
Hybrid
$60-$70 an hour
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 9+ Month(s)

Skills

Code Refactoring
Management
Payments
Customer Communications
Sourcing
VSAM
Caching
Apache Kafka
Adaptability
Data Structure
Onboarding
Testing
COBOL
JCL
Batch Processing
Message Queues
IBM DB2
Data Mapping
Specification Gathering
Mapping
API
Job Scheduling
Mainframe
Promotions
Workflow
PPO
UPS
Legal
Insurance
Teamwork
Collaboration

Job Details


Project Overview: Mainframe Modernization ? DB2 Decoupling and COBOL Refactoring
Supporting a major modernization effort focused on decoupling a large-scale legacy DB2 database (CIF) on the mainframe and refactoring associated COBOL programs. This initiative involves replacing DB2 data access patterns with a variety of new architectural components, rather than a simple one-to-one replacement.
Key Goals:
? Eliminate direct dependencies on CIF (DB2)
? Transition to new data sources with non-uniform, non-1:1 mappings
? Maintain and enhance business-critical functionality in Payments and Client Communications Management
? Modernize how COBOL programs retrieve and process data, potentially sourcing from:
? VSAM files fed via APIs
? New DB2 cache layers via API or Kafka
? Other hybrid or event-driven architectures

Role Requirements: COBOL Developer with Adaptability in Legacy-to-Modern Transition
Core Expectations:
? Self-Starter Mindset: Ability to rapidly onboard to a new client environment, independently learn systems and data structures, and problem-solve without requiring heavy guidance from client resources.
? Collaborative Orientation: Will work with the internal York team for onboarding, peer learning, and ongoing support.
Technical Skills:
? COBOL ? Strong command of reading, modifying, and testing COBOL programs
? JCL ? Experience with job execution and batch processing in mainframe environments
? IBM MQ ? Familiarity with message queue integration
? DB2 ? Deep understanding of DB2 access methods, particularly on mainframes
? API & Data Mapping ? Experience reviewing API specs and mapping fields to source/target structures, including hands-on exploration of API data
? Nice to Have:
? Zeke ? Exposure to mainframe job scheduling
? Endevor ? Experience with mainframe source code versioning and promotion workflows


Benefits:

York Solutions Offers a generous benefits package for eligible full-time employees:

  • BCBS Medical with 3 Plans to choose from (PPO and High deductible PPO plans with Health Savings Program)
  • Delta Dental plan with 2 free cleanings and insurance discounts
  • Eye Med Vision with annual check-ups and discounts on lens
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance paid by company
  • John Hancock 401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary company match up to 5%
  • Voluntary Insurance programs such as: Hospital Indemnity, Identity Protection, Legal Insurance, Long Term Care, and Pet Insurance.
  • Flexible work environment with some remote working opportunities
  • Strong fun and teamwork environment
  • Learning, development, and career growth




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