Mainframe Developer

Overview

Remote
$60 - $65
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

COBOL
Pl/I
JCL
DB2
z/OS
Mainframe

Job Details

Job Title: Mainframe Developer

Location :: Brookfield, MN (Remote option available)

Duration :: Long Term Role

Job Description::

We are seeking a highly skilled Mainframe Developer with strong expertise in COBOL, PL/I, JCL, and DB2, along with experience in modern mainframe development tools such as IBM Developer for z/OS (IDz) and version control systems like Git. This role involves developing, maintaining, and enhancing mission-critical applications in the financial domain while leveraging modern DevOps practices.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, PL/I, JCL, and DB2.
  • Leverage IBM Developer for z/OS (IDz) for efficient code editing, refactoring, debugging, and dataset browsing.
  • Utilize Git for version control, collaborative development, and integration into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Analyze and resolve application issues, ensuring system reliability and performance.
  • Work with business and technical teams to gather requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Support system upgrades, migrations, and modernization efforts.
  • Document program specifications, technical workflows, and change logs.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of hands-on experience in mainframe development.
  • Strong programming skills in COBOL, Pl/I.
  • Expertise in JCL for batch processing.
  • Proficiency with DB2 (SQL coding, performance tuning, stored procedures).
  • Experience with IBM Developer for z/OS (IDz) (Eclipse-based IDE).
  • Working knowledge of Git for version control, branching, merging, and CI/CD integration.
  • Strong debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Nice to Have:

  • Banking or financial services industry experience.
  • Exposure to mainframe modernization or DevOps initiatives.
  • Familiarity with PL/I, Assembler, or C/C++ on mainframe.
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