Overview
On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 month(s)
No Travel Required
Skills
DB2
Mainframe
COBOL
JCL
Cards
VSAM
Job Details
Position: Cards Mainframe Developer
Location: Chicago, IL
Duration:12+ Months
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Mainframe Developer with 6 8 years of hands-on experience in mainframe technologies and a strong understanding of the Card Issuing domain. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2, and Unix scripting, along with a passion for delivering high-quality software solutions in an Agile environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, VSAM, and DB2.
- Develop and support billing and posting functionalities within the Cards domain.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
- Provide defect resolution support during all phases of the testing lifecycle.
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC): requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
- Conduct thorough code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure technical documentation is complete and up to date.
- Support release management and production deployment activities.
- Apply Agile methodologies to ensure iterative development and continuous delivery.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across environments.
- Work closely with business analysts, QA teams, and other stakeholders to ensure deliverables meet business needs.
- Optimize performance and efficiency of mainframe systems.
- Keep up to date with emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions to enhance platform capabilities.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members.
- Ensure system stability, scalability, and security through proper design and implementation.
Required Skills & Experience
- 6 8 years of hands-on experience in Mainframe development.
- Strong command of COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2, and Unix shell scripting.
- Proven experience in the Cards domain, specifically the card issuing lifecycle and billing/posting processes.
- Sound knowledge of Agile development methodologies.
- Ability to diagnose and resolve complex system and application issues.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with modern SDLC and best practices in mainframe modernization is a plus.
Best Regards,
Chetna
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