Mainframe Systems Programmer

New York, NY, US • Posted 15 hours ago • Updated 15 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
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Skills

  • Field Operations
  • Payroll
  • Scheduling
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • System Integration
  • Migration
  • Workflow
  • Knowledge Transfer
  • Application Development
  • COBOL
  • JCL
  • Batch Processing
  • Interfaces
  • Production Support
  • Collaboration
  • Documentation
  • Problem Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Data Migration
  • Software Modernization
  • Logistics
  • Management
  • Kronos
  • PeopleSoft
  • Reporting
  • Mainframe
  • Reliability Engineering

Summary

Mainframe Systems Programmer
Contract Length: 1 year
Location: New York, NY
Work Setup: Remote, Hybrid, or On-site

Our client is seeking an experienced Mainframe Systems Programmer to support, enhance, and modernize mission-critical applications used for field operations, payroll, reporting, crew scheduling, and regulatory compliance. This role combines production support, application development, systems integration, and large-scale data migration.
Mainframe Systems Programmer Responsibilities
  • Maintain and enhance legacy mainframe applications supporting critical management systems.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot batch jobs, interfaces, workflows, and production issues.
  • Develop and support COBOL programs and JCL processes.
  • Load and validate crew schedules while ensuring operational continuity.
  • Manage integrations with Kronos, PeopleSoft, enterprise data lakes, and downstream reporting platforms.
  • Develop operational, business, and regulatory reports.
  • Lead the migration of historical data to a modern replacement platform.
  • Validate migrated data for accuracy, completeness, and operational readiness.
  • Document system processes, integrations, and workflows while providing knowledge transfer.


Mainframe Systems Programmer Required Qualifications
  • 10+ years of application development experience, preferably in mainframe or legacy enterprise environments.
  • 6+ years of hands-on COBOL and JCL experience.
  • Strong knowledge of batch processing, data interfaces, system integrations, and production support.
  • Proven ability to resolve complex, time-sensitive issues in mission-critical systems.
  • Experience developing operational or regulatory reports.
  • Strong collaboration, documentation, and problem-solving skills.


Mainframe Systems Programmer Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with large-scale data migration or application modernization.
  • Transportation, logistics, or crew management systems experience.
  • Familiarity with Kronos, PeopleSoft, or similar enterprise platforms.
  • Knowledge of FRA Hours of Service or other regulated reporting requirements.


The Mainframe Systems Programmer will play a key role in maintaining system reliability while supporting a successful transition to a modern technology platform.
We look forward to reviewing your application!

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  • Dice Id: 10117531
  • Position Id: 26-01045
  • Posted 15 hours ago
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