Job Title: Mainframe COBOL Developer
Location: Madison, WI (Onsite)
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Mainframe COBOL Developer with at least 4 years of hands-on Mainframe development experience. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, and VSAM, along with experience developing, maintaining, and supporting enterprise Mainframe applications. The role requires close collaboration with business and technical teams to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions while supporting modernization initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain Mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, and VSAM.
Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Develop and maintain batch processing and online (CICS) applications.
Write efficient, maintainable, and optimized COBOL code.
Perform unit testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
Support production environments by resolving application issues and minimizing downtime.
Develop SQL queries and manage DB2 database interactions.
Integrate Mainframe applications with external systems and platforms.
Participate in code reviews and follow development best practices.
Create and maintain technical documentation.
Collaborate with developers, QA teams, business analysts, and project managers.
Contribute to Mainframe modernization and application enhancement initiatives.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 4+ years of Mainframe development experience.
Strong experience with:
COBOL
JCL
DB2
CICS
VSAM
Hands-on experience with TSO/ISPF.
Strong SQL and DB2 database knowledge.
Experience using debugging tools such as Abend-AID or similar.
Experience with version control tools like Endevor or Git.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Mainframe modernization projects.
Experience integrating Mainframe applications with cloud or modern platforms.
Knowledge of Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
Experience with Mainframe performance tuning and optimization.
Familiarity with automated testing and CI/CD processes in Mainframe environments.
Understanding of Mainframe security best practices and secure coding principles.
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