Senior Mainframe Developer

Overview

On Site
Full Time
Part Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Skills

Capacity Management
CPU
MIPS Architecture
STROBE
Platinum DB2 for z/OS
Management
File Formats
Debugging
Unit Testing
Collaboration
Quality Assurance
Regulatory Compliance
Mentorship
Application Development
COBOL
CICS
IBM DB2
JCL
VSAM
SQL
Mainframe
Performance Tuning
Optimization
Endevor
Intertest
Abend-AID
BMC Control-M
IBM WebSphere MQ
Financial Services
Wealth Management
Software Development
Software Development Methodology
Systems Analysis/design
Development Testing
Analytical Skill
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Communication
Attention To Detail
Microsoft Certified Professional

Job Details

Role: Senior Mainframe Developer

Location: Westlake, TX (Onsite)

Type: Contract-to-Hire (CTH)


Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mainframe Developer with strong expertise in COBOL, CICS, DB2, and JCL to join our dynamic team in Westlake, TX. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable mainframe applications, driving performance optimization, and ensuring stability across enterprise systems.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Define, design, and lead mainframe application development projects to deliver scalable business solutions.

  • Develop, automate, and support mainframe applications using COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL, VSAM, MQ-Series, and SQL.

  • Conduct performance tuning and capacity planning to reduce I/Os, CPU Time, MSUs, and MIPs using tools such as Strobe, iStrobe, and Platinum Detector.

  • Manage file formats, comparison, and versioning using File-AID and Endeavor.

  • Perform debugging and unit testing using Intertest and Abend-AID.

  • Schedule and monitor batch jobs using Control-M.

  • Collaborate with QA teams to ensure compliance with procedures, controls, and best practices.

  • Translate complex business requirements into efficient, maintainable code and solutions.

  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers within the team.



Required Skills & Experience:

  • 10+ years of hands-on experience in Mainframe application development and support.

  • Proven experience with COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL, VSAM, MQ-Series, and SQL.

  • Strong background in Mainframe performance tuning and optimization.

  • Proficiency in File-AID, Endeavor, Intertest, Abend-AID, and Control-M.

  • Familiarity with MQ is a plus.

  • 7+ years of work history in Financial Services or Wealth Management domain preferred.

  • Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) - Analysis, Design, Development, Testing, and Production deployment.

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.



Education & Qualifications:

  • MCA / B.Tech / Any Graduate with 11 16 years of relevant experience.



Additional Details:

  • Work Mode: Onsite (Westlake, TX)

  • Type of Hire: Contract-to-Hire (CTH)

  • Experience Range: 10 16 Years


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