Sr Mainframe Programmer

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mainframe Programmer with a strong background in enterprise mainframe application development and support. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in developing, maintaining, and enhancing mainframe applications using COBOL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, and JCL. The candidate should be capable of working independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a hybrid work environment.

Required Experience

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in Mainframe development.

• 12+ years of overall IT experience preferred.

• Strong experience in enterprise-level application development and maintenance.

Required Technical Skills

• COBOL

• CICS

• DB2

• VSAM

• JCL

• Mainframe application development and production support

• Debugging, performance tuning, and issue resolution

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Git for source code management.

• Experience with IBM Developer for z/OS (IDz).

• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Mainframe applications.

• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

• Develop programs using COBOL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, and JCL.

• Perform unit testing, code reviews, and system integration testing.

• Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions.

• Optimize application performance and ensure system stability.

• Collaborate with business analysts, QA teams, and other technical stakeholders.

• Maintain technical documentation and adhere to coding standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

• Proven experience working on large-scale Mainframe applications.

• Strong communication, teamwork, and stakeholder management skills.

Location Requirement: Candidates must be willing to work in a hybrid model from one of the following locations:

• Brookfield, WI

• Richfield, MN

• Chicago, IL

• Irving, TX

• Atlanta, GA